A Little Stranger - Softcover

“A witty, charming and highly readable novel, laced with an exploration of those primal fears that stubbornly remain taboo among mothers.”—The Independent

“A beautifully written, well-crafted page-turning novel.”—Glasgow Evening Times

“An astonishingly powerful author who deserves the widest readership. . . . Literary excellence and finesse combined with a very accessible look at life.”—Sunday Express

Fran has been happily married to Nick for twelve years, until a “little stranger” arrives in the form of a baby, and their lives are irrevocably changed. Louis has good health and a sweet nature, but Fran feels stifled with her old life merely a memory. So, one day, she simply walks away.

Kate Pullinger was born in Canada and lives in London. She collaborated with Jane Campion on the novel of the film The Piano.