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Lily King
American author
Writers & Lovers
Synopsis
In 1997 Massachusetts, Casey Peabody is waiting tables, drowning in debt, and still reeling from her mother's sudden death. For six years, she has been trying to finish her novel, but her creative life feels stalled by grief and financial instability. When she finds herself caught between two very different men, she must decide what she wants for her art and her heart.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a film adaptation of this book?
An adaptation is in development, which will serve as the feature directorial debut for actress Toni Collette, who is also co-writing the screenplay.
Does this book connect to any of the author's other works?
The novel shares a connective thread with Lily King's later book, Heart the Lover, though each functions as a distinct narrative.