Spilt MilkAn adult novel of 39 short and sharp chapters which chronicles the thoughts and actions of Sylvia, a thirty-two year old woman who has separated from her husband and deserted her baby. A disturbing story which explores a contemporary issue of the breakdown of a marriage and the need for a new start. The author has three other novels to her credit including 'Louis: A Normal Novel', and a collection of poetry. |
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