Letter from a Stranger

Justine Nolan, a documentary filmmaker, embarks on a transformative journey after discovering her grandmother is alive, contrary to her mother's claims. This revelation leads her to Istanbul, where she unravels family secrets dating back to World War II. As Justine delves deeper into her family's past, she confronts the emotional distance created by her mother, Deborah, and begins to explore her own desires and identity. The novel intricately weaves themes of legacy, betrayal, and the quest for understanding within familial bonds.