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Book SynopsisFROM THE WINNER OF THE AUTHORS'' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD
''This [book] confirms her as one of the most arresting voices of her generation. Delaney never succumbs to cliche, but creates a vividly realised narrative in which you long for her characters to break free and triumph'' OBSERVER
''Superb'' FINANCIAL TIMES
''You''ll be moved, you might laugh and there may well be redemption'' EVENING STANDARD
''Delaney has an effortless skill to unlock the fabric and nuances of working-class family life. Thoroughly absorbing, it didn''t let me down'' ALEX WHEATLE
Perfect for fans of Meg Mason''s SORROW AND BLISS, Claire Fuller''s UNSETTLED GROUND and A LITTLE LIFE
I had dreams once, but never for anything as extravagant as happiness. Still, Auntie Bell and me have fresh cream cakes every Saturday. They''re
