The Country Life A Novel by Rachel Cusk (Paperback Book)

A New York Times Notable Book of the Year\nWinner of the Somerset Maugham Award\nThe Country Life, Rachel Cusk\u2019s third novel, is a rich and subtle story about embarrassment, awkwardness, and being alone; about families, or the lack of them; and about love in some peculiar guises.\n\u201CA brilliant oxymoron\u2014a serious farce . . . Cusk\u2019s ability to keep us interested in innumerable human collisions is uncanny.\u201D \u2014The New Yorker\nStella Benson sets off for Hilltop, a tiny Sussex village housing a family that is somewhat larger-than-life. Her hopes for the Maddens may be high, but her station among them\u2014as au pair to their irascible son, Martin\u2014is undeniably low. \nWhat could possibly have driven her to leave her home, job, and life in London for such rural ignominy? Why has she severed all contact with\n\nThe Country Life\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery with Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease;