HISBISCUS MASK (FN)

The Hibiscus Mask is a psychological mystery and a gripping story about the complexities of love, identity, and the tragic consequences of hiding one's true self. The story centers on Kell, an American botanist working in Malaysia. The core of the novel explores what it truly takes for individuals to reveal their authentic selves to those they love. It delves into the "preconditions for love" and the profound, often tragic, cost of maintaining a hidden identity, both from oneself and from an intimate partner. The "mask" metaphor is central, representing the layers people construct to hide their vulnerabilities, traumas, or true natures.