Sophie Ward Book order

A psychologically gripping and provocative new novel about childhood, secrets and trust, by the Booker Prize-nominated author of Love and Other Thought Experiments

'Sophie Ward is a dazzling talent who writes like a modern-day F Scott Fitzgerald' Elizabeth Day, author of How To Fail 'An act of such breath-taking imagination, daring and detail that the journey we are on is believable and the debate in the mind non-stop. There are elements of Doris Lessing in the writing - a huge emerging talent here' Fiona Shaw 'A towering literary achievement' Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things Rachel and Eliza are planning their future together. One night in bed Rachel wakes up terrified and tells Eliza that an ant has crawled into her eye and is stuck there. Rachel is certain; Eliza, a scientist, is sceptical. Suddenly their entire relationship is called into question. What follows is a uniquely imaginitive sequence of interlinked stories ranging across time, place and perspective to form a sparkling philosophical tale of love, lost and found across the universe.

Exploring the intersection of Shakespeare's work and contemporary education policy, this book critiques the moral implications of neoliberalism in schools and higher education. It argues that Shakespeare's humanism provides a valuable counterpoint to the market-driven approaches that dominate today’s educational landscape, fostering a discussion on the ethical responsibilities of education. Through this lens, the author seeks to illuminate the shortcomings of current educational practices and advocate for a more humane and equitable system.