This brilliantly observed, beautifully written novel about divorce marks the debut of a writer to rank alongside Jean Rhys in its incisive exploration of human desire and weakness.
JANET DAVEY was born in 1953. She is the author of English Correspondence , which was longlisted for the 2002 Orange Prize, First Aid and The Taxi Queue. She lives in London.
“Given the depth of characterization, it seems incredible that this is Davey’s first novel – clearly a writer to watch.” -- Good Book Guide
“A superb piece of writing…elegant and subtle in a way you don’t see very often these days.” -- Joanne Harris
“Delicate, subtle, entirely lacking in brashness… I purred over its sheer intelligence, its quiet wit.” -- Margaret Forster
“A beguiling and beautiful novel whose quietly intelligent surface conceals dramatic depths.” -- Doris Lessing
From the Trade Paperback edition.