As their collective story unfolds, each of them seeks to better understand the objects of their affection, and their own hearts, timidly refusing to stand still and accept the chaos life throws at them. Miriam and Ralph's chance meeting in a wood during stormy weather marks the beginning of an amusing, restorative friendship, while Sadie takes a break from Twitter to embark on an intriguing adventure of her own. Meanwhile, Ralph has made the mistake of opening a closet door, only to discover with a shock that his wife Sadie doesn't love him, and never has. But today she has had enough, and is finally ready to rejoin the outside world. Miriam hasn't left her house in three years, and cannot raise her voice above a whisper. LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2016
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