Things We Nearly Knew
Things We Nearly Knew by Jim Powell is a haunting novel published by Pan Macmillan on January 24, 2019. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds in a bar at the crossroads of a small town, where Marcie and her husband have spent decades running the establishment. As the narrative progresses, the arrival of Arlene and the return of Franky Albertino set the stage for a complex exploration of relationships and hidden truths.
Readers will find that the novel delves into themes of family life and the intricacies of small-town dynamics. As Arlene seeks to uncover the identity of Jack, her father or lover, the bar becomes a backdrop for the revelation of long-buried secrets. The interactions among the characters highlight the complexities of love and the often-unspoken histories that shape their lives. In Things We Nearly Knew, Powell prompts reflection on the nature of knowledge and the truths we may prefer to remain hidden.
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A haunting new novel by the acclaimed author of The Breaking of Eggs and Trading Futures. There’s a bar at the crossroads on the way out of town. Or the way in, depending on whether you’re coming or going. Marcie and her husband have run it for years. After thirty years of marriage, there aren’t many secrets left between them. Couples often say that, don’t they? But it’s not always true.Arlene showed up in the bar one day, not long before Franky Albertino came back to town, hoping to find a man called Jack. Franky was hoping that people might have forgotten the mess he’d left behind him the first time around. Franky’s problem has always been women. Women and money. What Arlene’s problem is isn’t clear. It’s obvious she has a history, but who doesn’t?As Arlene gets closer to finding Jack – her father? her lover? – the bar becomes the scene of a great unravelling; secrets buried a lifetime ago are dragged into the light. In Things We Nearly Knew, Jim Powell invites us to consider how much we know about the people we love and asks: would you want to know the truth?
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