Umbrella

In "Umbrella," acclaimed author Will Self weaves a narrative that spans from Edwardian London to a 1971 suburban mental hospital, focusing on the intertwining lives of patients and a maverick psychiatrist, Zachary Busner. As Busner navigates the complexities of mental illness, he encounters Audrey Dearth, an elderly woman whose memories of a past filled with love, activism, and an umbrella shop reveal profound truths about her family's hidden tragedies. This ambitious novel delves into the darker facets of 20th-century society, challenging perceptions of memory and mental health.