The Life of Objects

Set against the backdrop of Germany on the brink of World War II, this haunting novel follows Beatrice, an Irish lace maker, as she is drawn into a world of aristocracy and art beyond her imagining. As the political tensions escalate and war encroaches on daily life, Beatrice witnesses the profound impact of the era's unfolding horrors on the family and community she becomes part of. The story offers a compelling look at personal discovery and resilience amid a time of rising darkness.