Surfacing

From the bestselling author of The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments, this gripping tale catapults readers into the depths of a literary mystery intertwined with psychological thriller and spiritual exploration. An artist embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about her missing father on a remote island in northern Quebec, confronting the shadows of her past along the way.

In the desolate isolation of her childhood home, tension mounts as her boyfriend and a young married couple accompany her in the search for answers. Relationships fracture, unresolved conflicts erupt, and violence simmers just below the surface, forcing each character to grapple with their darkest secrets. As the artist's probing unveils unsettling truths, she teeters on the brink of madness, confronting the fine line between self-discovery and despair.

This haunting masterpiece captivates with Atwood's signature diamond-sharp prose, earning acclaim for its intricate layers of meaning and profound psychological depth, making it an unmissable literary experience.