Offcomer by Jo Baker
An honest, affecting work of fiction about a young woman's search for her place in the world, Offcomer is the powerful first novel from the acclaimed author of Longbourn. Against the backdrop of The Troubles in Northern Ireland, recent Oxford graduate Claire is a mess. She's trapped in a disastrous relationship with a young academic, working a dead end job, stunned by the emergence of secrets from her mother's past, and seemingly addicted to self-destructive behavior. But like the ceasefire that has brought renewed hope to Belfast, Claire too is afforded an opportunity to reflect, gradually learning to accept herself and to discover her sense of self-esteem and self-worth. Unflinching in its depictions of the uncertainties of youth, Offcomer (An arresting debut --The Independent (London)) is a novel of real and quiet power, from literary star Jo Baker.Jo Baker was born in Lancashire, England, and went to Oxford and Queen's Universities in Belfast for her education. She is the author of The Undertow, Offcomer, The Mermaid's Child, and The Telling, among other works. She is a Lancaster resident.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780804172615 |
| ISBN 10 | 0804172617 |
| Title | Offcomer |
| Author | Jo Baker |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2014-12-02 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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