“Mother’s Milk“ By Edward St. Aubyn

“Mother’s Milk“ is a novel by Edward St. Aubyn that tells the story of Patrick Melrose, a wealthy, privileged man struggling with the aftermath of a traumatic childhood and the challenges of adulthood. The novel is set in the south of France and centers around the theme of family relationships and their impact on the individual. One of the main themes of the novel is the relationship between Patrick and his mother, Mary. Mary is a wealthy, selfish woman who is more concerned with maintaining her privileged lifestyle than with the well-being of her family. She is manipulative and controlling, and her actions have a profound impact on Patrick’s life. As the novel begins, Patrick is in his mid-30s and struggling with addiction and mental health issues as a result of the abuse he suffered at the hands of his father. He has been sober for five years, but is still struggling to come to terms with his past. When his mother announces that she is planning to leave her fortune to a New A