This is a sad story. There is somewhat of a mystery but not the every day 'who dunnit'. It is unusual because the story unfolds in 1968 as it is told by the old Nanny Maddie. The chapters alternate to the diary of the mother who writes in prison where she has been incarcerated for killing her four year old daughter in the 1800's. Based on a true event in late 19th century Ireland, this is dark and haunting. The mother never realizes her wrong and there will be heartbreak never forgotten for Maddie.
Well written and gripping, I did enjoy the piecing together of the facts to get at the truth, though the end leaves a bit of a mystery that many may have missed - a sticky spoon.
http://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Cabinet-Novel-Bernie-McGill/dp/1451611595/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1316219691&sr=1-1
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