From a hidden gem to a globally celebrated literary sensation. Claire-Louise Bennett tells the story of everyday life in a remote cottage on Ireland's west coast, transforming personal experiences into captivating language. One of the most sensational debuts of the year. She leaves everything behind - friends, job, career - and moves to a small Irish coastal village. With powerful language and gripping prose, Claire-Louise Bennett paints the portrait of a young woman living alone in a hundred-year-old stone cottage - immersed in nature, away from the constraints of society. This retreat sharpens perception and alters one’s view of the world, revealing a special beauty in the mundane. Engaging and artful, Claire-Louise Bennett describes her daily life and shows how small things suddenly gain unexpected depth when one lets go of all that is superfluous.