The Attic Child A Novel
The Attic Child A Novel by Lola Jaye is a hauntingly powerful and emotionally charged narrative published by HarperCollins Publishers on September 19, 2023. This 480-page novel explores themes of family secrets, love and loss, identity, and belonging through the intertwined lives of two children trapped in the same attic nearly a century apart.
Readers will find a compelling story set in early 1900s London, where twelve-year-old Celestine is confined to an attic, serving the English explorer Sir Richard Babbington while grappling with memories of his homeland. In 1974, Lowra, a young orphan girl, discovers remnants of the past hidden in the attic, including an old-fashioned pen and a message carved into the wall. These artifacts guide her on a journey to uncover the attic’s secrets, connecting the two children’s experiences across time. This edition presents a rich tapestry of historical and literary elements, inviting readers to delve into the complexities of identity and the enduring impact of the past.
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A hauntingly powerful and emotionally charged novel about family secrets, love and loss, identity and belonging.
Two children trapped in the same attic, almost a century apart, bound by a shared secret.
Early 1900s London: Taken from his homeland, twelve-year-old Celestine spends most of the time locked away in the attic of a large house by the sea. The only time Celestine isn’t bound by confines of the small space is when he is acting as an unpaid servant to English explorer Sir Richard Babbington, As the years pass, he desperately clings on to memories of his family in Africa, even as he struggles to remember his mother’s face, and sometimes his real name . . .
1974: Lowra, a young orphan girl born into wealth and privilege whose fortunes have now changed, finds herself trapped in the same attic. Searching for a ray of light in the darkness of the attic, Lowra finds under the floorboards an old-fashioned pen, a porcelain doll, a beaded necklace, and a message carved on the wall, written in an unidentifiable language. Providing comfort for her when all hope is lost, these clues will lead her to uncover the secrets of the attic.
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