Description
Secrets of a Family Album by Isla Dewar is a warm, witty, and bittersweet novel about family, identity, and the secrets that shape us. Lily, a meticulous writer who profiles other writers, is sent to interview the eccentric journalist and photographer, Rita Boothe. While browsing through Rita’s old photographs, Lily stumbles upon a stunning image of a wild, glamorous woman drinking Jack Daniels in the back of a limousine — her mother, Mattie.
Suddenly, Lily is forced to confront the contrast between the vibrant, untamed woman in the photograph and the weary, argumentative mother she knows. The discovery sends ripples through the entire family: a neglectful father, a tech-savvy grandpa flirting online, a brother who dreads coming home, and a sister embroiled in a custody battle. As Lily navigates the chaos, she longs to shed her “sensible daughter” image and embrace a bolder, more flawed and fascinating version of herself.
Tender, funny, and sharply observed, Secrets of a Family Album explores the complexities of family life, the yearning for self-discovery, and the unspoken stories hidden within every family photo.
