At The End Of The Day

When Mim Squires and Mathias Vander are stranded together on a disrupted flight home to Perth, they are surprised to find that they have much in common. Mim owns a bookshop, Mathias is a writer, and both are at turning points in their lives. Mim's childhood polio is taking a toll on her life. Mathias is contemplating a cross-continent move to be nearer to his daughter. But life back in Perth is not smooth sailing, with their respective family members going through their own upheavals. As Mim and Mathias both struggle to adjust to the challenges of being in their late seventies, secrets from the past that neither wishes to face rise to the surface, challenging their long-held beliefs in their independence and singularity. At the end of the day, can they muster the wisdom and the courage they need to change? Praise for Liz Byrski 'A truly heartwarming tale' Australian Women's Weekly 'An engaging exploration of love, friendship, independence, family and identity' Courier Mail 'The doyenne of women's fiction' West Australian 'Byrski's forte is getting inside women's heads and hearts' Australian Women's Weekly 'Thought provoking characters ... an intelligent, engaging read' Sydney Morning Herald

Ideal for readers interested in general fiction.