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OF THE YEARMeet the Hanrahan family. Ray, the father. Acclaimed artist and
notorious narcissist, who is obsessed with his own reputation. Lucia, his
long-suffering wife. A lauded sculptor yet terrified of what recognition could
bring. And she has a secret of her own which could tear the family apart. Leah,
the eldest daughter, devoted to her father and convinced of his genius. Patrick,
Lucia?s sensitive son, who has finally decided to strike out by himself. Jess,
the youngest daughter, insecure and facing a daunting decision. As they gather
for a momentous weekend ? the first exhibition of Ray?s artwork in many decades
? each member of the family must finally make a choice. And when they do, once
tensions have boiled over and the guests have departed, what will be left of the
Hanrahans? Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022, The Exhibitionist
is the extraordinary fifth novel from Charlotte Mendelson, a dazzling
exploration of art, sacrifice, toxic family politics, queer desire and personal
freedom.