My Oxford Year

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Set against the stunning backdrop of Oxford, this debut novel follows a determined young woman, Ella Durran, who is eager to make her mark in the world. At 24, she finally arrives in England on a Rhodes Scholarship, ready to pursue her dream of studying at Oxford. When she is offered a remarkable position in a rising political star's presidential campaign, Ella believes she can balance her ambitions with her Once in a Lifetime Experience. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when a witty local, Jamie Davenport, accidentally ruins her shirt on her first day. To her surprise, Jamie turns out to be her English literature course instructor, challenging her idealized vision of Oxford. A late-night drink reveals an unexpected connection, leading to a casual fling that deepens when Ella learns of Jamie's life-changing secret. Faced with a difficult choice, Ella must decide between pursuing her political dreams or supporting Jamie through a trial neither of them is prepared for. As her year in Oxford comes to an end, Ella grapples with whether the dreams she has always wanted align with the new desires stirring within her. The story explores love, ambition, and the complexities of making choices that shape the future.