A Solitary Grief ~ Bernice Rubens

A Solitary Grief ~ Bernice Rubens

Large hard cover with dust jacket
Name of previous owner scratched out in ink on second page
Shelf-wear and mark on back of dust jacket
Book in good reading condition

A harrowing descent into denial and despairBernice Rubens A Solitary Grief is a masterclass in psychological fiction. With chilling clarity, Rubens exposes the fragility of love and the cost of emotional repression. A rare and powerful vintage edition for collectors of literary depth and moral complexity.

A Solitary Grief by Bernice Rubens is a haunting and psychologically intense novel first published in 1991. It follows Dr. Alistair Crown, a successful Harley Street psychiatrist whose life unravels after the birth of his daughter Doris, who has Down syndromea reality he cannot accept.

Rather than confronting his emotions, Crown retreats into denial, refusing to look at his daughter or acknowledge her existence beyond secret, nocturnal visits. His internal torment deepens, leading to estrangement from his wife and a disturbing friendship with a man named Esaua compulsive stripper with his own psychological scars. The novel spirals toward a devastating climax as Crowns unresolved grief and emotional detachment culminate in tragedy.

Rubens, a Booker Prize-winning author, crafts this story with unflinching honesty and literary precision. Its a raw exploration of denial, fatherhood, and the limits of empathy, challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths.