I've got to admit, I had my doubts. I wasn't sure that a novel based around such a solitary figure would work well enough to hold my interest. But it does - because, contrary to expectations, Sarah's life isn't solitary at all, and the women around her understand this even when she doesn't.

A deceptively simple premise; both well-written and well worth reading. And that cover is gorgeous. (I'm sure my cat's been staring at it while I read...)