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The new novel from Daisy Waugh. Recent titles by Waugh include 'Melting the Snow on Hester Street' and 'Last Dance with Valentino'.
A woman finds her life upended when she inherits a bridge in a remote location, forcing her to navigate the eccentricities of a new community. The protagonist must reconcile her previous expectations of comfort with the stark, often absurd realities of her new responsibility. She faces opposition from local residents who view her arrival with suspicion and from the physical decay of the structure itself. The narrative utilizes a sharp, observational tone to examine the friction between urban sensibilities and rural isolation.
The narrative style suggests a focus on the lighter, more comedic elements of social displacement. Readers likely encounter a protagonist whose internal monologue provides a cynical yet observant lens on the eccentricities of her new environment. The premise indicates that the author prioritizes character-driven humor over high-stakes dramatic tension. The work appears to lean into the tradition of contemporary British satire, emphasizing the absurdity of sudden life changes.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2014-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
ISBN-10:
0007431767
ISBN-13:
9780007431762
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