Ce qu'elle a laissé derrière elle

Synopsis of Ce qu'elle a laissé derrière elle

In 1929, 18-year-old Clara Cartwright is committed to an asylum by her father after rejecting an arranged marriage. Decades later, in 1995, Isabelle discovers Clara's diary in the ruins of the Willard asylum. This gripping historical novel by Ellen Marie Wiseman weaves together the fates of these two women, exploring themes of resilience, patriarchal injustice, and the search for truth. Through the discovery of this buried past, Isabelle finds the strength to confront her own secrets and move forward.