A True Story Based on Lies

When Leonara, a servant girl from the country, becomes pregnant by her master, the atmosphere in a Mexico City household becomes tense. When the child is born she is brought up as the daughter of the house, but as this tragic novel unfolds, the 'true' story gradually emerges. Clement writes with an understated, poetic rhythm that has a hypnotic effect upon the reader. Compassionate and profound, A True Story Based on Lies delivers the same emotional impact as Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye. Read More

When Leonara, a servant girl from the country, becomes pregnant by her master, the atmosphere in a Mexico City household becomes tense. When the child is born she is brought up as the daughter of the house, but as this tragic novel unfolds, the 'true' story gradually emerges. Clement writes with an understated, poetic rhythm that has a hypnotic effect upon the reader. Compassionate and profound, A True Story Based on Lies delivers the same emotional impact as Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $13.29 Title: A True Story Based on Lies by Jennifer Clement Publisher: Canongate Books Print ISBN: 9781841953724, 1841953725 eText ISBN: 9781847677327 Edition: 2003 Main edition Format: EPUB eBook	$13.29 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ