Clark was a baby in 1981 when her mother, a member of a radical left-wing group, acted as a getaway driver in the robbery of a Brinks truck. Her new novel is based on the years that followed.
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Harriet Clark's novel 'The Hill' draws on her 37 years visiting her mom in prison
Clark was a baby in 1981 when her mother, a member of a radical left-wing group, acted as a getaway driver in the robbery of a Brinks truck. Her new novel is based on the years that followed.
Published July 20, 2026, 3:13 PM
Updated July 20, 2026, 3:22 PM4.9K
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