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A haunting psychological novel from the award wining author of "English Passengers" and "Small Crimes In An Age Of Abundance". 9 year old Lawrence is thrilled when he, his little sister and his mother move to Rome. But his mother's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic. A genuinely accessible and sympathetic portrait of how mental illness can impact on a family. 'Heartbreakingly moving...' Joanna Briscoe, "Guardian"
Synopsis
How do you cope when your family is falling apart?