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Acclaimed on publication as a contemporary classic, Housekeeping is the story of Ruth and Lucille, orphans growing up in the small desolate town of Fingerbone in the vast northwest of America. Abandoned by a succession of relatives, the sisters find themselves in the care of Sylvie, the remote and enigmatic sister of their dead mother. Steeped in imagery of the bleak wintry landscape around them, the sisters' struggle towards adulthood is powerfully portrayed in a novel about loss, loneliness and transience.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Poignant tale of loss and resilience in wilderness.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories about complex family dynamics and the beauty found in stark, wintry landscapes, you'll find Housekeeping a compelling read. Its lyrical storytelling captures the fragility of life and the quiet strength that emerges amidst loneliness, making it a timeless reflection on transience and belonging.
