Foster

This is a new book. Condition: Brand New.

'A real jewel.' Irish Independent'A small miracle.' Sunday Times
'A thing of finely honed beauty.' Guardian
'Thrilling.' Richard Ford
'As good as Chekhov.' David Mitchell

From the author ofthe Booker-shortlisted Small Things Like These

It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A girl is sent to live with foster parents on afarm, not knowing when she will return home. In the strangers' house, shefinds a warmth and affection she has not known before and slowly begins toblossom in their care. But in a house where there are meant to be no secrets,she discovers how fragile her idyll is.

'Foster confirms Claire Keegan's talent. She creates luminous effects with spare material, so every line seems to be a lesson in the perfect deployment of both style and emotion' - Hilary Mantel

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780571379149
Published: August 2022

Number of pages: 96
Width: 129 mm
Height: 198 mm
Depth: 6 mm

Publisher: Faber & Faber