An honest, affecting work of fiction about a young woman's search for her place in the world. 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. Claire reflects, gradually learning to accept herself and to discover her sense of self-esteem.