The Ophelia Girls

In "The Ophelia Girls," a mother’s hidden past intertwines with her daughter's present in a haunting narrative that shifts between the summer of 1973 and two decades later. Ruth and her friends immerse themselves in the world of pre-Raphaelite art, yet their innocence is shattered by tragedy. Twenty-four years on, Ruth returns to her once-grand family home with her own children, including her teenage daughter Maeve, who struggles to find her identity amidst the shadow of illness and the complexities of early womanhood. This atmospheric novel delves into the dynamics of mothers and daughters, desire, and the challenges faced by young women.