Can you help me find this book, please?

[SnowRose1]

I read a book where a male psychiatrist went to a mental hospital that was about to be closed down. His job was to review the patients and suggest appropriate arrangements for them, I think. There was one old woman patient who had been there for ages, and her file was lost. Neither the woman nor anyone else seemed to know what she was in for. The psychiatrist investigated, only to discover the woman was his biological mother!

I’d love to re-read this, but can’t remember the title of the book. Any help would be much appreciated x

Could it be The Secret Scripture?

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vanishing_Act_of_Esme_Lennox maybe?

I think you're right. The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry. I've read it. It's one of his linked novels about various members of the McNulty family.

It is The Secret Scripture.

Agree the secret scripture,

Gosh, thanks so much! That was really quick!

One other question - are the linked novels about the members of the McNulty family in any particular order?

Thanks again

@SnowRose1 I don't know if they need to be read in any particular order. I didn't get round to reading any more of them, but don't think they're a series as such, more loosely connected. Perhaps someone else here has read them and can confirm or not.

I haven't read any others either so I'm not sure.

Definitely the Secret Scripture- didn't know it was a book but I've watched the film, starring Vanessa Redgrave as the elderly lady - there are quite a few other big names in the cast.