The Little Friend

In "The Little Friend," the anticipated new novel by the author of "The Secret History," we follow twelve-year-old Harriet Cleve Dusfresnes as she navigates her small Mississippi town, overshadowed by the unresolved murder of her brother, who was found dead when she was a baby. Driven by an adventurous spirit and her love for classic literature, Harriet embarks on a summer quest to uncover the truth and seek vengeance, aided only by her loyal friend Hely. This gripping tale weaves together themes of familial longing and the complexities of justice, exploring the darker aspects of childhood and the moral dilemmas that arise in the quest for resolution.