Saving Agnes

Winner of the Whitbread First Novel Award, this novel follows Agnes Day, a sub-editor and suburbanite who struggles with her understanding of the world and everyday interactions. Despite her attempts to present herself as successful through a carefully maintained façade, she grapples with the challenges of maintaining this illusion while confronting deeper truths about herself. The story explores themes of self-perception and genuine connection, set against a backdrop of life's complexities.