A mesmerizing first novel about trust, dependence, and fear, from a major new writer

Ruth is widowed, her sons are grown, and she lives in an isolated beach house outside of town. Her routines are few and small. One day a stranger arrives at her door, looking as if she has been blown in from [...]

Longlisted for the Guardian First Book Award Shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award Shortlisted for the Los Angeles Times Book Award Shortlisted for the Stella Prize In an isolated house on the New South Wales coast, Ruth, a widow whose sons have flown the nest, lives alone. Until one day[...]