Paperback
Author: Ian McEwan
Genre: Historical fiction
Year published: 2001
 
The story begins in 1935 when 13-year-old Briony Tallis misinterprets a series of events between her sister, Cecilia, and Robbie Turner, the family housekeeper's son. Briony's misunderstanding leads her to falsely accuse Robbie of a crime he did not commit, altering the lives of everyone involved. The narrative spans decades, following Robbie and Cecilia's struggles during World War II and Briony's attempts to atone for the harm she caused.