“Memory and grief are at the heart of Garruba’s tale; the author explores the ways in which the two are intertwined and shape those who are left behind when loved ones die. Frances and Claire try, in their respective ways, to hold on to and understand Rose, a woman they failed to truly grasp in life . . . Garruba’s writing is descriptive and stirring, placing readers fully in the sisters’ memories . . . This is an emotional, evocative work that effectively highlights the complexities of personhood and familial relationships. A poignant read.”

            —Kirkus Reviews

Nancy Garruba studied Comparative Literature at Rutgers University. She later trained in the conservation of rare books in Florence, Italy, and at the Library of Congress, work which led to her study of bookmaking history, book design, and the making of artist’s books—her writing combined with visual images. She’s received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and numerous awards from the American Institute of Graphic Arts. Her Skin of Glass and Not Altogether True Not Altogether False are in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the International Center for Photography, the George Eastman House, and the Museum of Modern Art, among others. The Vanishing of Rose B. is her debut novel.

—Joyce Hinnefeld, author of The Dime Museum

—Katrina Denza, author of Burner and Other Stories

—Ellen Meeropol, author of The Lost Women of Azalea Court