Colm Tóibín reimagines the mother of Christ in this quietly devastating novella—not as the serene Madonna of paintings, but as an aging woman haunted by what became of her son. Her testimony is raw, fiercely protective, and deeply human. This is Mary unvarnished: a mother who witnessed miracles she didn't ask for and a tragedy she couldn't prevent. Perfect for readers who love literary retellings that challenge sacred narratives with compassion and unflinching honesty.
