We Five

Exploring the lives of five young female friends, this narrative weaves together the voices of five different authors, each set against unique historical backdrops. The story begins with a manuscript from the mid-1860s, possibly by Elizabeth Gaskell, which inspires four subsequent retellings across different eras. The final author creatively compiles these versions into a cohesive literary pastiche, allowing the central narrative to unfold through alternating chapters that highlight the distinct perspectives and styles of each author.