"A stunning debut - because there is nothing debut about it" A.M. Homes At 25, Joan Ashby is a literary sensation. Supremely focused, she is determined not to allow anything to distract her: then she surprises herself by falling in love with Martin. They are a perfect match in so many ways, including not wanting children - but after only a few months of marriage, an accidental pregnancy changes everything. Stunned by Martin's delight, Joan makes a fateful, selfless decision. Decades later, when she is finally poised to reclaim the spotlight, a betrayal of Shakespearean proportions forces Joan...