β Scribed by Jess Kidd
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
From the award-winning author of Himself, the spellbinding tale of a lonely caregiver and a cranky hoarder with a house full of secrets.
"A magically entertaining read...Jess Kidd has a gift for creating characters you'll love with a few cleverly chosen words." βGood Housekeeping (UK), Book of the Month
"A rare delight." βCosmopolitan (UK)
Maud Drennan is a dedicated caregiver whose sunny disposition masks a deep sadness. A tragic childhood event left her haunted, in the company of a cast of prattling saints who pop in and out of her life like tourists. Other than visiting her agoraphobic neighbor, Maud keeps to herself, finding solace in her work and in her humble existenceβuntil she meets Mr. Flood.
Cathal Flood is a menace by all accounts. The lone occupant of a Gothic mansion crawling with feral cats, he has been waging war against his son's attempts to put him into an old-age home and sent...
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