What is left over, after

When it comes to love, Gaelle is careful. But when it comes to friendship, her heart betrays her in unexpected ways. Fleeing her life with little more than her clothes, her camera and her cosmetics, Gaelle finds herself washed up in the seaside town of Siesta Park. There she meets thirteen-year-old Selena whose friendship, unlooked for and unwanted, helps Gaelle face the legacy of a childhood overshadowed by a charismatic but unreliable mother.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
‘[T]his haunting, wise book heralds the arrival of a remarkable Australian talent’ The Age, Pick of the Week.

‘skillfully structured story of a woman’s slow recovery from the loss of a child.’ Sydney Morning Herald

‘… a moving story about a woman gaining self-knowledge and maturity …’ Herald Sun

’There’s an overall sense of accomplishment here …’ Canberra Times

‘It felt like a summer holiday in Seista Park – unhurried and relaxed, never sluggish.’ Flourish Magazine

’ … explores the dark legacies of familial love gone awry …’ The West Australian

‘… a beautifully written, sensitive book.’ Australian Women Online

‘Lester has very carefully carved a multi-faceted heroine you can’t help but feel for and love.’ Canning Examiner

‘… an enjoyable book that will appeal to female readers.’ Books+Publishing

Awards

T.A.G. Hungerford Award (Winner 2008)

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