The Book of Guilt

A seductive, dark tale of a family uncovering the secrets of the past from the author of the acclaimed ERSKINE'S BOX. In this enigmatic, powerful tale of the destruction and ultimate resurrection of a family, the truth is unveiled through the confessions of six people: Phineas Goode, a bookshop owner and his wife Maggie, an artist, their two daughters, Phineas' ex-mistress - and Dr Jabz Reemie, etymologist and former mentor to Phineas. But as each relates his or her version of events, the relative burden of guilt constantly shifts. So who is really guilty, and of what? And who is their mysterious confessor? Exploring the corrosive effect of secrets and the seductions of storytelling, THE BOOK OF GUILT offers a searing exploration of innocence and evil.