The Photograph
The Photograph by Penelope Lively, published by Penguin Adult on January 29, 2004, is a thought-provoking exploration of memory and perception. In this first edition, Glyn Peters discovers an unfamiliar photograph of his wife, Kath, holding hands with another man, prompting a profound reevaluation of his understanding of their relationship. As a historian, Glyn is accustomed to uncovering hidden truths, yet this unexpected finding challenges his grasp on the past and leads him to question the very foundations of his life.
Readers will follow Glyn’s journey as he seeks answers to the mysteries surrounding the photograph, grappling with the implications of his discoveries. The narrative delves into themes of identity and the complexities of human relationships, as Glyn’s quest reveals how easily the certainties of the past can unravel. This fiction work invites contemplation on the nature of love and trust, as well as the ways in which memories can be reshaped by new revelations. With 240 pages, this edition presents a nuanced story that encourages reflection on the hidden layers of personal history.
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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 inured him to 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.
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