American children's book illustrator Irina McGovern enjoys a secure, settled life in London with her smart, loyal, disciplined partner, Lawrence--until the night she finds herself inexplicably drawn to kissing another man, a passionate, extravagant, top-ranked snooker player. Two competing alternate futures hinge on this single kiss, as Irina's decision--to surrender to temptation or to preserve her seemingly safe partnership with Lawrence--will have momentous consequences for her career, her friendships and familial relationships, and the texture of her daily life.
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American children's book illustrator Irina McGovern enjoys a secure, settled life in London with her smart, loyal, disciplined partner, Lawrence--until the night she finds herself inexplicably drawn to kissing another man, a passionate, extravagant, top-ranked snooker player. Two competing alternate futures hinge on this single kiss, as Irina's decision--to surrender to temptation or to preserve her seemingly safe partnership with Lawrence--will have momentous consequences for her career, her friendships and familial relationships, and the texture of her daily life.
Imprint | HarperCollinsPublishers |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | February 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | February 2008 |
Authors | Lionel Shriver |
Dimensions | 203 x 132 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 544 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-06-118789-6 |
Barcode | 9780061187896 |
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LSN | 0-06-118789-5 |