A Life Discarded

In 2001, a cache of mold-covered notebooks was discovered in Cambridge, revealing an intimate and mysterious diary written by an anonymous author from 1952 to 2002. Over five years, biographer Alexander Masters investigates the life behind the entries in a captivating detective-style story that blends suspense, originality, and humor. Ultimately, the book uncovers the true story of an ordinary life, leading to an astonishing final revelation.