The Key

In Kathryn Hughes' gripping novel, set against the backdrop of the Fairhaven County Lunatic Asylum, novice nurse Ellen Crosby begins her career in 1956, crossing paths with troubled patient Amy Sullivan and innovative doctor Stephen Lambourn. Fast forward to the present day, a young woman named Kate explores the now-abandoned asylum and uncovers a woman's suitcase filled with secrets from the past. As Kate delves into the haunting story contained within, she discovers a tale of tragedy and lost love that may be hers to resolve.