Names
Can a name influence the course of our lives? A poignant novel about domestic abuse.
October 1987. Cora goes to the registry office to register the birth of her son. Her husband, Gordon, is a popular and respected doctor in public, but at home he rules with an iron fist. Gordon insists the baby be named after him, Cora would like the name Julian, and nine-year-old Maia suggests calling her little brother Bear. When the registrar asks Cora what name she wants to give her son, she hesitates... From this moment on, three alternative stories unfold over thirty-five years – three versions of the lives of Cora, her son, and her entire family, completely transformed by that single choice. The novel explores the painful consequences of domestic abuse, complex family relationships, and the possibility of liberation and healing.
Florence Knapp
Florence Knapp is a British writer. The rights to her debut novel, The Names (2025), were sold into more than twenty languages before its publication. She previously wrote about traditional crafts, particularly patchwork. She is the recipient of several literary awards for her short stories and, together with her husband, has been developing educational apps for schools for over fifteen years. She lives near London with her husband and dog. Their two children have already flown the nest.
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