The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox

**The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox** by Maggie O'Farrell is a mesmerizing exploration of a life interrupted and rediscovered. Set against the vivid backdrop of 1930s Edinburgh, the novel delves into the life of the Lennox family, who find themselves at odds with their youngest member, Esme. Known for her outspoken and unconventional behavior, Esme repeatedly disrupts the decorum of polite society, prompting the family to take drastic measures. Decades later, Iris Lockhart, a young woman, receives an unexpected letter revealing she has a great-aunt, Esme Lennox, who is nearing release from a psychiatric facility. Shocked by this revelation, Iris discovers that her grandmother Kitty, the only person who might have answers, is unable to shed light on Esme's mysterious past. What led to Esme's confinement, and what truths will Iris uncover? - **ISBN-13**: 9780755308446 - **Author**: Maggie O'Farrell - **Publisher**: Headline Publishing Group - **Language**: English - **Format**: Paperback - **Year Published**: 2013 - **Pages**: 288 - **Dimensions**: 129×196×21 mm - **Weight**: 206 g