Culture | Psychological fiction
“My Nemesis” is a tale of middle age, femininity and desire
Charmaine Craig’s third novel is taut, bristling and psychologically profound
My Nemesis. By Charmaine Craig. Grove Atlantic; 208 pages; $26 and £12.99
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Culture February 18th 2023
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