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Life is in two parts: who you were before you met her, and who you are after.A documentary crew discover a mysterious young woman living alone in the mountains of West Cork. Strikingly beautiful she has an extraordinary talent for mimicry, like the famous Australian Lyrebird. The crew, fascinated, make her the subject of her story, and bestow the nickname upon her.When they leave, they take Lyrebird with them back to the city. But as she leaves behind her peaceful life to learn about a new world, is she also leaving behind a part of herself? For her new friend Solomon the answer isn’t clear. When you find a rare and precious thing, should you share it – or protect it…
A documentary crew discovers a reclusive woman with a rare gift for mimicry, triggering a collision between her isolated mountain existence and the complexities of modern city life. Laura, a woman raised in total seclusion, is uprooted from her sanctuary in the mountains of West Cork by a film crew captivated by her uncanny ability to replicate any sound. As she navigates the unfamiliar social landscape of the city, she forms a deep connection with Solomon, a man torn between his desire to share her extraordinary talent with the world and his instinct to shield her from exploitation. The narrative explores the tension between public curiosity and personal preservation, following Laura as she attempts to reconcile her authentic self with the persona imposed upon her by those who view her as a spectacle.
This novel presents a character-driven study on the fragility of identity when placed under the scrutiny of the public eye. The premise suggests a focus on the moral dilemmas inherent in documenting the lives of those who exist outside conventional social structures. Readers often note the atmospheric quality of the setting, which serves as a stark counterpoint to the fast-paced, often intrusive nature of the city. The narrative structure emphasizes the internal conflict of the protagonist as she navigates a world that seeks to define her by her unique ability rather than her humanity.
Page Count:
432
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Harper Collins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0007501870
ISBN-13:
9780007501878
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