The Chimney Sweeper’s Boy
The Chimney Sweeper’s Boy by Barbara Vine is a novel published by Penguin in 1998, featuring 439 pages in English. The story begins with the sudden death of successful author Gerald Candless, prompting his devoted daughter Sarah to write a memoir about him. As she delves into her father’s life, she uncovers unsettling truths that challenge her perception of him, revealing that he was not who he seemed.
Readers will find a narrative that intricately weaves together themes of mystery and family life, as Sarah’s investigation leads her to confront the complexities of identity and deception. The book explores psychological dimensions, inviting readers to ponder the motivations behind Gerald’s choices and the secrets that shaped his existence. This edition presents a thought-provoking exploration of familial bonds and the hidden facets of a seemingly perfect life.
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When successful author Gerald Candless dies of a sudden heart attack, his eldest, adoring daughter Sarah embarks on a memoir of him and soon discovers that her perfect father was not all he appeared to be. That in fact he wasn’t Gerald Candless at all. But then, who was he? And what terrible secret had driven him to live a lie for all those years?’so ingeniously constructed, its truth and falsehoods are so deftly and convincingly interwoven, that its solution … is as jolting as a flash of lightning’ Sunday Times
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