Synopsis
An unforgettable story about loss and new love from the bestselling author of Brooklyn and Long Island.
'The most striking example of Tóibín's emotional control . . . [An] eloquent expression of the bond between a mother and a son' – Guardian
One snowy morning, after arguing with her husband, Miquel’s mother walks out from their home high up in the Pyrenees...
Details
04 September 2025144 pages
9781035079841Imprint: Picador
Reviews
A superbly powerful tale of betrayal and desertion. Quintessential Tóibín.Spectator
Tóibín is the consummate cartographer of the private self, summoning with restrained acuity . . . the thoughts his characters struggle to find words forClare Clark, Guardian
If you've ever told you mother to "go away" in a fit of anger, read this story and weep.The Independent
Tremendously powerfulThe Stinging Fly
