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The Names by Florence Knapp
In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register her son's birth. Her husband, Gordon, a local doctor, intends for her to name the infant after him. But when the registrar asks what she'd like to call the child, Cora hesitates... Spanning thirty-five years, what follows are three alternate versions of Cora's and her young son's lives, shaped by her choice of name. This heartrending and hopeful novel explores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse, the messy ties of family, and the possibilities of autonomy and healing.
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