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The Elected Member

Bernice Rubens

Norman is the clever one of a close-knit Jewish family in the East End of London. Infant prodigy; brilliant barrister; the apple of his parents' eyes . . . until at forty-one he becomes a drug addict confined to his bedroom at the mercy of his hallucinations and paranoia.

For Norman his committal to a mental hospital represents the ultimate act of betrayal. For Rbbi Zweck Norman's father his son's deterioration is a bitter reminder of his own guilt and failure. Only Bella the unmarried sister still in her childhood white ankle socks can reach across the abyss of pain to bring father and son the elusive peace which they both desperately crave.

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  • Classification : General & Literary Fiction
  • Pub Date : SEP 3, 2020
  • Imprint : Abacus
  • Page Extent : 240
  • Binding : PB
  • ISBN : 9780349144344
  • Price : INR 799
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Bernice Rubens

Bernice Rubens was born in Wales. Her novels include the Booker-Prize winning THE ELECTED MEMBER and A FIVE YEAR SENTENCE which was shortlisted for the same award.

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