The Names by Florence Knapp
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Can a name change the course of a life?
In the wake of a catastrophic storm Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register her son's birth. Her husband, Gordon, a local doctor, respected in the community but terrifying and controlling at home, expects her to name the infant after him. But when the registrar asks what she'd like to call the child, Cora hesitates.
Spanning thirty-five years, what follows are three alternative and alternating versions of Cora's and her young son's lives, shaped by her choice of name. The Names explores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse, the messy ties of family, and the possibilities of autonomy and healing.
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