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Claire Messud | The Woman Upstairs John Banville including crime novelsThe Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud is a thought provoking novel that explores the complexities of identity, desire, and artistic ambition. Messuds prose is sharp, evocative, and masterfully crafted, making for a gripping and emotionally charged reading experience. Our Choice Initially published in 2013, The Woman Upstairs received rave reviews from Dwight Garner of The New York Times. He said, The Woman Upstairs is an intelligent, beautifully written