Laura McPhee-Browne's debut explores affair through conflicting narratives of desire
Laura McPhee-Browne's debut novel "Worry Doll" tells an affair between two women, Heloise and Lacey, through dual narratives that reveal starkly different versions of their relationship. The unreliable accounts challenge readers to determine truth without complete information, echoing works like "Asymmetry" by Lisa Halliday. McPhee-Browne explores how desire distorts memory and honesty between lovers.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 22:00 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 22:20 UTC
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