The Correspondent

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A heartfelt novel about Sybil Van Antwerp, a seventy-three-year-old woman who expresses herself through letters. As she faces her past and seeks forgiveness, her story unfolds through witty and wise correspondence that reveals her inner world.

A moving exploration of one woman’s life told through the letters she writes but often never sends.

Every day, Sybil Van Antwerp dedicates time to writing letters-to her brother, her best friend, the university president who denies her a class she longs to attend, her favourite authors, and especially to one person who never receives her words.

At seventy-three, Sybil has spent decades using her letters to understand life’s complexities. Yet, beneath the surface, she has kept those closest to her at a distance for thirty years.

When unexpected letters from someone in her past arrive, Sybil is forced to confront a painful chapter in her life. This compels her to finally send the letter she has been drafting all these years and to find the forgiveness she needs to move forward.

While Sybil’s life might seem ordinary, her story and personality make her an unforgettable character. Praised as a breakout novel and a profoundly moving read, this book has captured the hearts of thousands of readers worldwide.

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