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Family Album

Family Album: A Novel | Penelope Lively

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"[In this] haunting new novel, the act of forgetting is as strange and interesting as the power of remembering." -The New York Times Book Review Penelope Lively is renowned for her signature combination of silken storytelling and nuanced human insights. In Family Album, lively masterfully peels back one family's perfect fa�ade to reveal the unsettling truths. All Alison ever wanted was to provide her six children with a blissful childhood. Its creation, however, became an obsession that involved Ingrid, the family au pair. As adults, Paul, Gina, Sandra, Katie, Roger, and Clare return to their family home and as mysteries begin to unravel, each must confront how the consequences of long-held secrets have shaped their lives.

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Family Album: A Novel | Penelope Lively

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Set in a rambling country house, this is the story of Alison + Charles, who bring up their 6 children with the help of au pair Ingrid. As adults the children reflect on an unconventional childhood + strange parents, + we learn more of the secrets in this middle-class English family. Penelope Lively is adept at drawing out jealousies and tensions within families, and I love her writing. Always entertaining. Cake + tea brings mothers day to a close

LeahBergen This sounds like my cup o‘ tea. Stacked! 5d

CarolynM Great review. I think I‘ll make this my next Penelope Lively. 3d

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Family Album: A Novel | Penelope Lively

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Yep. I bailed on this month‘s #bookspin after 28 pages even though it was one of the NY Times Notable Books of the Year. Not sure why it wasn‘t speaking to me. I might add it to my “maybe later” pile as I have enjoyed previous books by this author. @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Sometimes it just isn't the right time for a book!!! 4y

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Family Album: A Novel | Penelope Lively

Some reads for Short Book September!! All under 250 pages (or thereabouts). Tagged one of my favorites so far! #sbksept Thanks for the idea, @juliannebenford ❤️📚

juliannebenford Thank you! I'm intrigued by all of these! 7y

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Family Album: A Novel | Penelope Lively

🔆 Perfect Sunday morning read!