Mamele: The exquisite new literary novel from the acclaimed author of Victoria Park

'Haunting' Telegraph 'Brilliant' Daily Mail 'Profoundly moving' Marie Claire ‘Fresh and daring' KATE SAWYER ‘One of the best books I’ve read in a while … A real triumph’ ELIZABETH MACNEAL 'A complex story about motherhood, inheritance and the things we're willing to forsake in the name of desire' AMY TWIGG 'A haunting novel … Overwhelming and seductive' LUCIE ELVEN ––– ‘When my mother washed my hair she crooned, mamele, mamele*, into my ear. Little mother, meaning little daughter, meaning you’re a good girl, Edie.’*** Edie lives with her partner Joanna in a crumbling country house in Broadstairs. They have spent over a decade together since the death of Harry, the third member of their polyamorous relationship. It’s a quiet, comfortable existence – but conversations about the mother who abandoned her have recently awoken in Edie feelings she long thought buried. Mamele is a stylish, searing drama about the complicated love between mothers and daughters, the indelible impact of estrangement and one woman fiercely coming into her own. In this riveting work of fiction, Gemma Reeves explores the intricate dynamics of family life and the profound impact of estrangement. The narrative, unfolding through multiple timelines, delves into the complexities of marriage, divorce, and the indelible marks they leave on the individuals involved. For fans of Catherine Newman (Sandwich), Taffy Brodesser-Akner (Long Island Compromise), Charlotte Wood (Stone Yard Devotional), Sally Rooney (Beautiful World, Where Are You), and David Nicholls (You Are Here). HarperCollins 2024