Lucy Barton is recovering slowly from what should have been a simple operation. Her mother, who she hasn't spoken to in many years, comes to see her. Gentle gossip about people from Lucy's childhood seems to reconnect them, but just below the surface lies the tension and longing that have informed every aspect of Lucy's life. Knitting this powerful narrative is the brilliant storytelling voice of Lucy herself: keenly observant, deeply human, and truly unforgettable.
