John Rhys's moving novel recreates the social and cultural experience of a white West Indian woman struggling against the forces of disintegration in her life.

- This edition comes complete with Student Notes to help prepare the reader for the CXC CSEC English 'B' examination.

- The Introduction sets the scene for the book, and introduces the main themes, characters and writing styles.

- Additional notes precede the book's various sections, and provide a framework for analysing important episodes in the story.