Agnes's Broken Dreams
by Judy King
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Pub Date 28 Mar 2023 | Archive Date 1 Sep 2023
Troubador Publishing Ltd. | Matador
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Description
It has been thirty years since Agnes last visited the country of her birth and upbringing. While it is at the request of her aging, narcissistic mother, she has her own reasons for making the journey to Australia from her home on Mallorca.
Something has blighted her life since childhood. Something has cast such a long shadow over her existence that her ability to grasp at life fully, to appreciate her own sense of self-worth, to attain any semblance of happiness, to trust without reservation, has been damaged. Those whom she chooses, and who choose her, seem to want only to exploit her.
Having undergone a long period of psychotherapy, Agnes can now return to re-experience the places that featured in her youth in the hope that burning questions will be answered, haunting mysteries solved, and buried memories let out into the light…
This is the vibrant, heartening, and often amusing tale of a buoyant and irrepressible woman whose natural energy and determination continue to drive her forward. Having reached middle age, she is determined to grapple with - and heal - the ills that have beset her.
A Note From the Publisher
Marketing Plan
Follows the journey of a woman in middle age, grappling with the physical and psychological abuse from her childhood after undergoing psychotherapy as an adult.
Walk through a post-war Sydney memory landscape towards a fresh contemporary 21st century backdrop to link together the family puzzle.
An ultimately uplifting and cathartic story inspired by the author's experiences.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781803135199 |
| PRICE | £9.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 456 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 625522
A very sad book. You can choose your friends but not your family is a very true adage. Having quite a lot of sympathy for Agnes I did find her a bit frustrating. I have never been to Australia but have Mallorca and I know which I instinctively prefer. The last line of the book, better to travel alone than in bad company makes me wonder if Agnes really is OK at the end of the book. I suspect will resonate with a lot of people
The_Secret_Bookreview ., Reviewer
The plot is as deep and dark as it gets, multi-layered with 'who knew what when?' as the strands come together and the finer details get filled in. This is an absolutely compelling, gripping book full of mystery and suspense. Only a few authors can write deeply involving psychological drama of the very highest quality.
The E-Book could be improved and more user-friendly, such as links to the chapters, no significant gaps between words and a cover for the book would be better. It is very document-like instead of a book. A star has been deducted because of this.
This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. The book cover is eye-catching and appealing and would spark my interest if in a bookshop. Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.
Louise G, Reviewer
An interesting account which gives insight to Australia of the time as well as to the author’s own life experience. As with any memoir, I am impressed by the author’s willingness to explore and share often deeply personal and sensitive experiences and observations.
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