First published 1990
The protagonist finds herself navigating the complex social landscape of France, where traditional expectations clash with personal desires for freedom. Jarvis places her character at the center of a world where conventional limits feel increasingly restrictive. The story unfolds as the main character confronts the invisible barriers that society has constructed around her choices and relationships. Each decision she makes pushes against these constraints, creating tension between what others expect and what she knows she needs. The narrative builds toward moments where she must choose between safety and authenticity. Jarvis captures the emotional weight of breaking free from imposed limitations, showing how liberation often comes at a personal cost that only the individual can measure.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, personal-growth
Setting: France
Period: 21st-century
Hardcover · Holt Rinehart and Winston