Dead Relatives

Iris has never left the big house in the country she shares with Mammy and the servants. When The Ladies arrive, she finds that she must appease her dead relatives. Dead Relatives and Other Stories is a short story collection by Lucie McKnight Hardy that explores themes of motherhood, the fragile body, family dynamics, small-town tensions, unusual traditions, and metamorphosis. It is not for the faint-hearted and will leave readers wondering if it is better to keep them shut and locked.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 01 October 2021
Publisher: Cinder House

Iris has never ventured beyond the confines of the grand country house she shares with her mother, Mammy, and the servants. As the esteemed "Ladies" arrive, she realizes that she must placate her deceased relatives, a task that weighs heavily on her conscience. Within this captivating collection, readers will delve into a myriad of themes, including motherhood, the delicate nature of the human body, the intricacies of family dynamics, the simmering tensions of small-town life, and the enigmatic customs that shape existence. Dead Relatives and Other Stories, the eagerly awaited short story collection from Lucie McKnight Hardy, promises to deliver the same suspense and trepidation that marked her debut novel, Water Shall Refuse Them. This collection is not for the faint of heart, as it takes readers behind closed doors, leaving them to ponder the question: Is it better to keep these secrets locked away, forever sealed? Prepare to be captivated by the rich tapestry of stories within this extraordinary collection.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911585824