The Labyrinth

Immerse yourself in Amanda Lohrey's captivating novel, The Labyrinth, a gripping tale of guilt, loss, and redemption. This trade paperback, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2020, follows Erica Marsden, a grieving mother whose artist son has been imprisoned for homicidal negligence. In her spiraling despair, Erica severs ties with the outside world and secludes herself in a modest seaside hamlet, close to the prison. The story unfolds as she obsessively constructs a labyrinth by the ocean, a profound metaphor for her journey through grief and the human condition.

With 256 pages of rich narrative, The Labyrinth delves into the complex relationships between parents and children, exploring themes of art’s dual nature as both destructive and healing. As Erica navigates her way through her emotional labyrinth, she learns the necessity of trust and the resilience of the human spirit. This poignant novel not only engages with the themes of forgiveness and self-discovery but also highlights Lohrey's literary mastery at its finest. Perfect for readers seeking deep, reflective stories that grapple with the intersections of art and life, The Labyrinth is a must-read for those who appreciate transformative literature.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922330109
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 256


Description:
Erica Marsden's son, an artist, has been imprisoned for homicidal negligence. In a state of grief, Erica cuts off all ties to family and friends, and retreats to a quiet hamlet on the south-east coast near the prison where he is serving his sentence.

There, in a rundown shack, she obsesses over creating a labyrinth by the ocean. To build it-to find a way out of her quandary-Erica will need the help of strangers. And that will require her to trust, and to reckon with her past.

The Labyrinth is a hypnotic story of guilt and denial, of the fraught relationship between parents and children, that is also a meditation on how art can both be ruthlessly destructive and restore sanity. It shows Amanda Lohrey to be at the peak of her powers.

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