The Secret Scripture

Af Sebastian Barry. Paperback, fin stand. Engelsk tekst.

The mental hospital where psychiatrist Dr Grene works is about to shut down, and he sets about investigating the history of the patient Roseanne. She was committed there as a young woman and now - her records long lost - is nearing her hundreth birthday. At the same time, Roseanne is looking back on the tragedies and passions of her life through a secret journal. her turbulent childhood in rural 1930s Ireland, and the subsequent marriage which she believed would finally bring her happiness. When Dr. Grene finally uncovers the circumstances of her arrival at the hospital, it leads to a secret that will shock them both.