Uncorrected Proof. 8vo. Pp. [viii], 310. Pictorial wraps.
A poignant account of a self-conscious schoolgirl who loses her virginity to a boy from a local council estate and feels embarrassed when her father discovers them in a compromising state. Nicci Gerrard (with Sean French) is one half of the bestselling husband/wife thriller writing team that is Nicci French. "[A] quietly impressive novel that isn't afraid to take on the big themes of life, love and the inescapable influence of families." –The Guardian