Amy and Lan: The enchanting new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Outcast

Amy Connell and Lan Honey have the best childhood, but when their families move to a farm in the West Country, adult things like betrayal threaten to bring the whole fragile idyll tumbling down.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2023
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Amy Connell and Lan Honey are having the best childhood imaginable. When their families make the leap from city living to a farm in the West Country, they are granted an unparalleled sense of freedom. The adults, preoccupied with their own affairs, are too busy to pay much attention to them, and Amy and Lan are wise enough not to disclose their misadventures, such as climbing on the high barn roof or the unfortunate incident with the axe. These are the secrets that only their parents know, and they too keep them hidden from their children. However, as Amy and Lan grow older, they begin to realize that the idyllic world they once knew is not as perfect as it seems. Adult things, such as betrayal, start to threaten the fragile idyll, and they realize that they may not be as safe as they once thought.

This novel is a fabulous blend of vivid and funny moments, interspersed with moments that are heart-rendingly sad. Elizabeth Day's writing is captivating, and readers will find themselves unable to put the book down. The characters are well-developed, and the reader will feel a deep connection to them. The setting of the farm in the West Country is beautifully described, and the reader will feel transported to a different time and place.

Overall, "The Good Life" is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story, and for those who are curious about the complexities of childhood and the challenges of growing up.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 130 x 199 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529116175