The Absolutes

a profound exploration of grief told through fragments of memory

Kate Potter

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Legend Press Ltd
13 March 2025

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Graphic novels; Fiction: special features

His wife is dead. His beloved daughter has been lost to a dangerous cult.

And now time is running out to rebuild their relationship. Haunted by his failings as a son, a husband and, most of all, as a father, he is desperate to try and make things right before it's too late. Told through fragments of memory The Absolutes captures the essence of hope in the face of loss as one man struggles to come to terms with his past.

'Beautifully written'

Grainne Murphy

'A poignant and beautifully written exploration of the psyche of grief and loss'

Pam Williams

'Heartbreaking and darkly funny, a beautifully crafted study in grief, memory, and love'

Eirnie Lapidaki

By: Kate Potter
Imprint: Legend Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781917163668
ISBN 10: 1917163665
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 13 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The Absolutes was inspired by Kate Potter's father and the loss of his only son; her half-brother disappeared in the United States in the 1970s and it was believed he may have joined a cult. She wrote The Absolutes as though seeing this experience through her father's perspective: 'My father and his son were ghosts throughout.' Kate grew up in the UK, France, The Netherlands and Norway and studied English Literature at Utrecht University, before moving back to England to study Fine Art. Follow Kate on Instagram @katepotterwriter.