The novel examines how Josephine’s past abuse informs her own emotionally abusive behavior toward Clare, creating a cycle that feels difficult to break.
The narrative shifts between Josephine and Clare, offering a dual perspective on a deeply troubled relationship. Her Mother's Daughter: A Novel
Clare represents pure innocence—modeled after William Blake’s The Lamb —while Josephine reflects the hardened "Tyger" of experience. Why It Resonates The novel examines how Josephine’s past abuse informs