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The Woman Upstairs

by Claire Messud

The Woman Upstairs

by Claire Messud

Nora Eldridge, a devoted teacher and an artist at heart, finds her life intertwined with the enchanting Shahid family after young Reza enters her classroom. With his parents, Skandar and Sirena, comprising an alluring duo of academia and art, Nora's quiet existence rapidly transforms. As she takes her place in their vibrant world, Nora's long-suppressed desires and ambitions come to the fore. However, this newfound exhilaration is laced with danger, as she grapples with profound personal changes and discovers the treacherous nature of ambition and love. What begins as a year of awakening and opportunity spirals into a profound betrayal, altering Nora's life in ways she could have never anticipated.

  • Psychological
  • Women
  • Literary
  • Fiction
  • Urban
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