Simone's obsession with her former lover is dangerously out of control, and the approach of her 40th birthday compels her to wreak havoc in his new life. A house-sitting opportunity at a remote beach provides a welcome escape. With only the responsibilities of somebody else's perpetually cheerful dog, Simone values her isolation; her elderly neighbors, however, have different ideas and begin to pull her into their eccentric lives. Is it possible she's gotten away with it, or will the things she's done come back to haunt her? This moving novel explores the possibility of reinvention, the bittersweet taste of revenge, and a woman's search for friendship and love.

About the Author
Bridget van der Zijpp is an author, publicist, and board member of The Wellington Regional Art & Cultural Development Trust.

Awards
Short-listed for Commonwealth Writers' Prize 2009 and NZ Society of Authors Best First Book Award Fiction Category 2009.



Book Information
ISBN 9780864735751
Author Van Der Zijpp Bridget
Format Paperback
Page Count 261
Imprint Victoria University Press
Publisher Te Herenga Waka University Press
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 20mm