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There are some lessons you shouldn't learn in school…
Fiona Palmer is (un)happily married when a chance meeting with her former teacher plunges her headlong into an affair.
Intercut with the realities of their adult relationship, Fiona remembers first meeting the enigmatic Henry Morgan as a precocious and lonely fourteen-year-old. Her schoolgirl crush developed into an intense relationship, but it was always one which she controlled.
Or did she?
A controversial, compelling debut novel from an award-winning writer, Precocious is a Lolita for the modern age.
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A provocative exploration of forbidden, complex relationships.
Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories that challenge boundaries and delve into the intricacies of power and desire, Precocious might be a compelling choice. Its narrative weaves past and present to explore how early affections can influence adult lives in surprising and unsettling ways. This novel's raw honesty and daring subject matter make it a thought-provoking read for those interested in psychological depth and moral complications.