WORTH

The Yeung siblings gather in their family home for the first time in years before their mother's funeral. They discover their inheritance is missing, with only £44 to her name and her house due to be repossessed. Tensions escalate as they race to find the money, uncovering ugly truths and shocking family secrets. Joanne Lau's WORTH is a darkly comic look at family loss and sibling rivalry, inspired by true events and published to coincide with the world premiere of the New Earth and Storyhouse co-production at London's Arcola Theatre in April 2023.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 14 April 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The Yeung siblings reunite at their family home hours before their mother's funeral, only to discover that their inheritance has mysteriously disappeared. With only £44 to her name and her house on the verge of repossession, they embark on a frantic search to find the missing money. As they delve deeper into their quest, they uncover ugly truths and shocking family secrets, testing the fragile bonds that hold their family together.

Inspired by true events, Joanne Lau's novel WORTH takes a darkly comic approach to family loss and sibling rivalry. Set against the backdrop of two cultures, the story explores the concept of personal worth and the challenges faced by individuals who straddle different worlds.

The novel was published in conjunction with the world premiere of the New Earth and Storyhouse co-production at London's Arcola Theatre in April 2023. This collaboration adds an extra layer of intrigue to the story, as audiences can experience the characters' journey on the stage before delving into the book's pages.

WORTH is a captivating and thought-provoking read that will leave readers questioning their own values and relationships with family and friends. With its sharp wit and relatable characters, it is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a darkly comic twist on contemporary life.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350420571