Possessed
Possessed by Jowita Bydlowska, published by Dundurn Press in November 2022, is a 336-page exploration of romantic obsession and mental illness. The narrative follows Josephine, a woman grappling with unrequited love for a younger man while navigating the complexities of her life, including a demanding job and a deteriorating relationship with her senile mother. Her journey leads her to a haunted quarantine island in the Adriatic Sea, where she encounters an enigmatic man whose story intertwines with her own.
Readers will find a blend of Gothic horror and psychological depth as the story unfolds, delving into themes of intimacy and self-discovery. The book presents a unique perspective on the struggles of obsession and the supernatural, offering a darkly humorous take on Josephine’s experiences. Possessed invites readers to reflect on the intersections of love, mental health, and the haunting nature of desire.
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“Equal parts Harlequin romance, Gothic horror story and Camusian moral tale.” — GLOBE AND MAIL
Nominated for the 2023 ReLit Award
From the bestselling author of Drunk Mom, comes a story of romantic obsession, mental illness, and self-discovery as one woman travels to a haunted quarantine island.
Josephine is obsessed. Or possessed — by unrequited love for a younger man who doesn’t promise anything, but who gives her a taste of intimacy that puts her on the brink of losing her mind. Oscillating between her elusive lover and her older former partner, stuck in the hell that is working in a cubicle, and obliged to tend to her destructive, senile mother, Josephine is trapped.
After a work assignment promises to deliver distraction, Josephine makes a decision to visit a former quarantine island in the Adriatic Sea, where she meets an enigmatic, beautiful man with a haunting story. Intimate and erotic, Possessed is a dark and funny story exploring sexual obsession, mental illness, and the supernatural.
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