Description
Mara has a cruel and loveless childhood living on a farm with her parents in the rural town of Ranches. She turns to her journal and reads works of literature in an attempt to escape from an alcoholic father and a psychotic mother; erasing the lines between imagination and actuality. When Mara witnesses the murder of her father, she decides to flee.
In a far away motel, Mara meets a young man. He forces her to face the dangerous truths of her past and the unknown beauties of her future. But she falls deeper into madness. Mara follows an unreliable narrator as she searches for self-reconciliation.
About the Author: Alexandra Elkhoury is a Palestinian-Lebanese author with a lifelong passion for reading and storytelling. Since discovering her love for classic literature at a very young age, she has channeled her emotions and experiences into writing. Her work primarily focuses on mental health, exploring its complexity and the many layers that shape human journeys. Beyond writing, Alexandra is an advocate for women’s empowerment, using her voice to champion social causes. Through her heartfelt stories, Alexandra hopes to inspire readers to embrace vulnerability and engage with the nuanced realities of mental health and self-discovery.
