Black Diamond
- 224pages
- 8 heures de lecture
This collection of stories is from the author of "Theft", "The Man Who Was Left Behind", "Mrs Caliban", "Three of a Kind", "The Pearkillers" and "The End of Tragedy".
Rachel Ingalls est l'auteur de plusieurs œuvres de fiction, connues pour leur perspective unique sur la vie quotidienne et les relations interpersonnelles. Son style se caractérise par une profondeur psychologique subtile, explorant souvent la tension troublante sous la surface de situations apparemment normales. Ingalls révèle magistralement les complexités de la nature humaine, introduisant des rebondissements inattendus qui incitent les lecteurs à la réflexion. Ses écrits sont appréciés pour leur perspicacité et leur capacité à capturer les aspects dérangeants de l'expérience humaine.






This collection of stories is from the author of "Theft", "The Man Who Was Left Behind", "Mrs Caliban", "Three of a Kind", "The Pearkillers" and "The End of Tragedy".
"I loved Mrs. Caliban. So deft and austere in its prose, so drolly casual in its fantasy..." - John Updike
The transformation of Millie, a neglected American wife, begins with a haircut and new outfits in London, leading to an affair in Africa that awakens her true self. As she sheds her insecurities, Millie embraces life and love, much to the astonishment of her husband and those around her. Set against the backdrop of an African safari, the narrative explores themes of rebirth and self-discovery, with Millie's journey from a drab existence to a vibrant, fearless woman reflecting the enchanting unpredictability of life.
Jede Seite ist originell und faszinierend. Halten Sie sich einen Samstag frei und lesen sie die Geschichte in einem Rutsch! Harper's Magazine Die Smalltalk- Geheimwaffe jeder Cocktailparty wird in dieser 'Mrs.?Calibans Geheimnis' sein, eine ebenso eigenartige wie wunderbare Novelle. NPR
Prepare to meet what lurks beneath . 'Macabre, fantastic and haunting . In her vision of intimacy and interdependence, you're simply not safe until everybody else is dead . ' Guardian'Idiosyncratic, haunting, masterly .