The Weight of Loss

The Weight of Loss is a debut novel that explores grief and resilience. It follows Marianne, who is grieving after losing her husband. When her body begins to betray her, her doctor directs her to Nede, an experimental health retreat. However, it is already too late when Marianne starts to suspect that something is not quite right. The novel is dark and incendiary, with surprising twists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Daring, unsettling, and original, The Weight of Loss is a debut to savour. Victoria Gosling, author of Before the Ruins, sets the stage for a captivating tale that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next chapter.

It begins with a single black hair, growing thick and immovable from her spine. Marianne is grieving. Desperately trying to hold down some semblance of a normal life, she forces herself to go through the motions: cooking dinner with her boyfriend, showing up to work, calling her parents when she feels able to handle their reminders of all she has lost.

And then, her body begins to betray her. When no one can explain what is going on, Marianne's doctor directs her to Nede, an experimental health retreat deep in the Welsh countryside. By the time Marianne starts to suspect that all is not as it seems at Nede, it's already too late.

Dark and incendiary, The Weight of Loss is a moving novel about grief and resilience, full of surprising twists. Gosling's writing is masterful, drawing the reader into Marianne's world and immersing them in her emotional journey. The characters are well-developed, with each having their own unique struggles and motivations.

The setting of Nede is also a highlight, with its remote location and eerie atmosphere adding to the sense of unease. The health retreat itself is mysterious, with its unconventional practices and staff that seem to have their own agendas.

The Weight of Loss is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery, a touching story of loss and recovery, or a novel that challenges the way we think about grief and resilience. It is a debut that showcases Victoria Gosling's talent for storytelling and leaves readers eagerly anticipating her next book.

Weight: 276g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780861543953
Edition number: MMP