Abigail

Abigail

by Magda Szabo

New York Review of Books · 2020 · 352 pages

During the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, a spirited young girl finds herself unexpectedly sent to a strict boarding school in rural Hungary. Initially resistant and rebellious, she struggles to adapt to the austere environment and the rigid rules. Her only solace becomes a mysterious statue on campus, a silent confidante for her woes, who she believes can intervene in her escalating troubles. This celebrated novel offers a captivating blend of suspense, social commentary, and the universal experience of navigating adolescence amidst extraordinary circumstances.

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