Mourning Ruby

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Interlocking narratives explore profound themes of loss, memory, and history, weaving together the impact of a child's death on three individuals, a young girl's experiences in a WWI brothel, the enchanting tale of a circus acrobat, and the enigmatic fate of Stalin's first wife. Helen Dunmore's most ambitious work to date delves into personal and public histories, emphasizing the vital connection between reader and writer, all while delivering a deeply moving and intricately plotted story.