Bernard and the Cloth Monkey

Bernard and the Cloth Monkey, winner of the Saga Prize in 1997, explores themes of family, guilt, and unbreakable bonds as a family’s deepest secrets come to light. Set in London, the story follows Anita and her sister Beth as they navigate their changed lives after the loss of their father and their mother's absence, revealing the complexities of reconnecting and confronting the past. Dazzling and heart-breaking, this novel is a powerful portrayal of survival and the unspoken truths that define us.