A True Story Based On Lies
| Author | : Jennifer Clement |
| Publisher | : Canongate Books |
| Total Pages | : 353 |
| Release | : 2017-03-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781847677327 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1847677320 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (320 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A True Story Based On Lies by : Jennifer Clement
Download or read book A True Story Based On Lies written by Jennifer Clement and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 2017-03-23 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A True Story Based on Lies is a remarkable and original novel that addresses the universal issues of class discrimination, male oppression and female servitude through dual narratives ofspellbinding power. Set in contemporary Mexico, the book charts the consequences of a sexual relationship between Leonora, a servant in the wealthy O'Connor home, and her master. When a child, Aura Olivia, is born from this union she is brought up as the daughter of the house. As the novel unfolds, the 'true' story gradually emerges.
