Offcomer

Offcomer

An honest, affecting work of fiction about a young womanâ€™s search for her place in the world, Offcomer is the powerful first novel from the acclaimed author of Longbourn. Against the backdrop of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, recent Oxford graduate Claire is a mess. Sheâ€™s trapped in a disastrous relationship with a young academic, working a dead end job, stunned by the emergence of secrets from her motherâ€™s past, and seemingly addicted to self-destructive behavior. But like the ceasefire that has brought renewed hope to Belfast, Claire too is afforded an opportunity to reflect, gradually learning to accept herself and to discover her sense of self-esteem and self-worth. Unflinching in its depictions of the uncertainties of youth, Offcomer (â€œAn arresting debutâ€ â€”The Independent (London)) is a novel of real and quiet power, from literary star Jo Baker.

From the Trade Paperback edition.
Country USA
Manufacturer Vintage
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-12-02
Format Kindle eBook

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