A True Story Based on Lies

Author(s): Jennifer Clement

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Set in contemporary Mexico, this novel charts the consequences of a sexual relationship between Leonora, a servant in the wealthy O'Connor home, and her master. When a child is born from the union, she is brought up as the daughter of the house. The true story gradually emerges.


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Jennifer Clement is a poet, biographer and novelist. Her work has appeared in numerous anthologies. She was part of the NYC art scene during the early eighties but she now lives in Mexico City. She was recently the recipient of the Sistema Nacional de Creadores, a grant awarded in Mexico for outstanding contributions to literature, whose previous recipients include Carlos Fuentes and Octavio Paz. She is also co-founder and director of the San Miguel Poetry Week.

General Fields

  • : 9781841953724
  • : Canongate Books Ltd
  • : Canongate Books Ltd
  • : 0.121
  • : January 2003
  • : 198mm X 129mm X 13mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

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  • : Jennifer Clement
  • : Paperback
  • : Main
  • : 813.54
  • : 176