When you leave Ireland aged 22 to spend your parents money, its called a gap year. When Ava leaves Ireland aged 22 to make her own money, shes not sure what to call it, but it involves:
a badly-paid job in Hong Kong, teaching English grammar to rich children;
Julian, who likes to spend money on Ava and lets her move into his guest room;
Edith, who Ava meets while Julian is out of town and actually listens to her when she talks;
money, love, cynicism, unspoken feelings and unlikely connections.
Exciting times ensue.
#LiteraryFiction #IrishWriting #Contemporary
Format, 279 pages, Paperback, Very Good Condition
Published, April 14, 2020 by W&N
