The Photograph
The Photograph by Penelope Lively is a reprint edition published by Penguin on May 25, 2004. This 240-page novel delves into the complexities of memory and perception through the story of Glyn Peters, who discovers an unexpected photograph of his wife, Kath, with another man. This revelation prompts Glyn to question his understanding of the past and the relationships around him, leading to a suspenseful exploration of hidden truths.
Readers will find a narrative that intricately weaves themes of mystery and the impact of the past on the present. As Glyn investigates the origins of the photograph, he grapples with uncertainty and the shifting nature of identity. The book engages with literary elements that reflect on the lives of women and the intricacies of personal history, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in fiction that examines the nuances of human relationships.
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“One of Britain’s most talented and experienced writers. The closer you look the more mystery you see.” —The Times (London)
A seductive and hugely suspenseful novel by Booker Prize winning author Penelope Lively, about what can happen when you look too closely into the past
Searching through a little-used cupboard at home, Glyn Peters chances upon a photograph he has never seen before. Taken in high summer, many years earlier, it shows his wife, Kath, holding hands with another man.
Glyn’s work as a historian should have prepared him for unexpected findings and reversals, but he is ill-prepared for this radical shift in perception. His mind fills with questions. Who was the man? Who took the photograph? Where was it taken? When? Had Kath planned for him to find out all along?
As Glyn begins to search for answers, he, and those around him, find the certainties of the past and present slip away, and the picture of the beautiful woman they all thought they knew distort.
Propelled by the author’s signature mastery of narrative and psychology, The Photograph is Lively at her very best.
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