Fiction Novel Uncovers the Truth Buried Deep In the Minds of Five
Siblings
Sophia’s
Version, by Jane Biran, grips
your heart as it reveals the hidden truths buried inside the
memories of five siblings when they attend their mother’s funeral.
Sophia, the eldest, feels detached
at the funeral and recollects her family history. Remembering their
evacuation during World War II, her father’s attempts to earn a
living as an actor, and the trauma of her mother leaving home,
Sophia is now puzzled by the mystery and speculation brought on by
their mother’s cremation, burial location and peculiar lifestyle.
All these thoughts trigger deep-rooted guilt about her feelings
toward her mother.
After the siblings are shown a
bizarre video tape following the funeral, they gather together to
discuss the day’s events and their own memories of the family.
Sean, the only brother, suggests that he may be the only one who is
able to arrive at another version of the truth, and reveals some
devastating news of his own…
“This
is an enjoyable family saga novel. This family isn’t only
interesting; they’re fascinating, human and funny”
–Tiffany Murray,
author of Happy Accidents
for the Literary Consultancy.