The Lost Women of Azalea Court

Name: The Lost Women of Azalea Court
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781636280493
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By Ellen Meeropol

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The Lost Women of Azalea Court by Ellen Meeropol is a compelling piece of general fiction that explores themes of community, secrets, and resilience. Set in a vibrant urban neighbourhood, the story delves into the lives and connections of women who navigate personal struggles and hidden pasts. As tensions rise, the novel intricately weaves together the threads of personal histories and collective experiences to reveal the strength and complexity of these women's lives.
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You might enjoy this intriguing novel if you're drawn to stories that weave together personal secrets, historical events, and the dynamics of community life. The narrative dives deep into a neighbourhood's hidden past, exploring themes of loss, identity, and resilience. It's perfect for readers who appreciate richly developed characters and engaging plot twists.

The Lost Women of Azalea Court

When an elderly woman goes missing, the women of her neighborhood dig into the secrets and lies of her husband's past to save her.

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On a chilly November morning, eighty-eight-year-old Iris Blum goes missing from Azalea Court, a six-bungalow development on the grounds of a long-closed state mental hospital. Her husband, Asher Blum, was the last head psychiatrist at the hospital and is writing a book about the treatment of mental illness.

Their daughter Lexi, the neighbours, and police detective McPhee suspect Dr. Blum of being involved in Iris's disappearance. When the searches and interviews come up empty, the neighbours dig into the past—Asher's childhood experiences with anti-Nazi partisans in the forests of Poland, unethical practices at the mental hospital, and Iris's mysterious best friend, Harriet.

The neighbours of Azalea Court, Lexi, Harriet, and Detective McPhee narrate this story together, uncovering ghosts, secrets, and lies.

The Lost Women of Azalea Court by Ellen Meeropol weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense, drawing readers into a world of hidden pasts and the lingering shadows of history.

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The Lost Women of Azalea Court is praised for its intricate storytelling, focusing on a community and relationships unravelled by secrets and restored through love. The novel begins with an elderly woman's disappearance, unfolding multiple interconnected mysteries, some rooted in historical events like the Holocaust and the Red Scare. Readers appreciate the blend of character depth and satisfying narrative resolution.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781636280493

Publisher: Red Hen Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Red Hen Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 264

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Ellen Meeropol Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Ellen Meeropol is the author of the novels Her Sister’s Tattoo, Kinship of Clover, On Hurricane Island, and House Arrest, and the play Gridlock. Essay and short story publications include Ms. Magazine, The Writer’s Chronicle, Guernica, and The Boston Globe. Her work has been honored by the Sarton Prize, the Women’s National Book Association, the Massachusetts Center for the Book, and PBS NewsHour. A founding member of Straw Dog Writers’ Guild, Ellen coordinates their Social Justice Writing project and lives in Northampton, MA.