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Autobiography of a Slander
Paperback
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781761531859
Publisher: Living Book Press
Published: Jan 1 2026
Pages: 76
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.18 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In this strikingly original short novel, Edna Lyall gives voice to an unlikely narrator: a slander itself. Born in a moment of careless speech, it grows as it passes from person to person, twisting intentions, poisoning trust, and reshaping the fate of an innocent man.
Through this inventive lens, The Autobiography of a Slander explores how quickly a rumour can spread-and how devastating its consequences can be once released into the world. Lyall's clear, compassionate storytelling reveals the fragility of reputations, the danger of hasty judgments, and the quiet courage required to stand for truth when misunderstanding takes root.
Both a moral warning and a compelling social drama, this forgotten classic offers a timeless reminder of the responsibility carried by every word spoken.
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