Cora's

Magdalena's role in the story gradually comes to dominate, as Grovian and subsequently others involved in Cora's case try to find out what really happened that night six years ago when Cora received her injury.

Book review Maxine 2009

The rest of the book concerns Cora's treatment by the police, doctors and lawyers as "the system" grinds into gear and the people in command - invariably male - decide what to do with Cora and how her case should be handled.

The Sinner by Petra Hammesfahr Maxine 2009

Through Cora's paternal aunt, Grovian becomes aware of the existence of Magdalena, Cora's invalid sister.

The Sinner by Petra Hammesfahr Maxine 2009

Her parents have themselves changed dramatically for the worseby their experiences in the Second World War - Cora's father is said to have shot Polish children while in the army, and her mother to have been the "girlfriend" of many soldiers.

April 2009 Maxine 2009

Magdalena's role in the story gradually comes to dominate, as Grovian and subsequently others involved in Cora's case try to find out what really happened that night six years ago when Cora received her injury.

The Sinner by Petra Hammesfahr Maxine 2009

Its interest for the reader depends onone's willingness to enter the journey to discover Cora's past, to repeatedly dissect her childhood up to the age of 19: sometimes fantasy, sometimes real, sometimesa mixture - who can know?

The Sinner by Petra Hammesfahr Maxine 2009

Hemeets his match in Cora's teenage sister in one of the film's most extraordinary scenes.

Last of the Mohicans: No 18 Cath Clarke 2010

A big influence for Lady Mary and Cora's characters is Coco Chanel.

The 'Downton' Designer 2011

That will assuage Cora's guilt over getting it on with the dead rock star.

Marshall Fine: HuffPost Review: Elektra Luxx Marshall Fine 2011

The book beginswith Cora's strong desire to commit suicide, an impulse triggered by an attempted sexual approach from her husband.

The Sinner by Petra Hammesfahr Maxine 2009