The Morningside

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From the critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of The Tiger's Wife and Inland comes a magical novel exploring themes of motherhood, displacement, and myth. After being expelled from their ancestral home, Silvia and her mother find refuge in the Morningside, a dilapidated luxury tower in Island City, where Silvia's aunt Ena is the superintendent. Silvia feels lost, as her mother keeps their family's past shrouded in secrecy. She knows little about her birthplace or the reasons for their departure. However, Ena offers glimpses into the folktales of Silvia's demolished homeland, a place rich in beauty and community, contrasting sharply with Silvia's lonely existence. Captivated by Ena's stories, Silvia begins to see the world through a magical lens and becomes intrigued by the enigmatic Bezi Duras, a reclusive resident of the penthouse. Bezi's mysterious life, marked by nocturnal outings with her three massive hounds, compels Silvia to uncover the truth about both Bezi and her own haunted past. This journey may come at a steep price. Startling, inventive, and deeply moving, this novel delves into the narratives we share and those we withhold, shaping our understanding of where we come from and who we aspire to be.