A dark, haunting tale of friendship, passion and jealousy- confirming Blake Morrison's reputation as one of Britain's most unpredictable and talented writers. Following a surprise invitation from an old university friend, Ian and Em travel to East Anglia for a weekend by the sea. Their hosts Ollie and Daisy couldn't be more welcoming. But dangerous tensions quickly emerge in the stifling atmosphere of the cottage. Ominous revelations from Ian's past slowly intrude, and his rivalry with Ollie intensifies as they resurrect a seemingly forgotten bet made twenty years before...
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