Sir Edward Feathers — a judge known as «Old Filth,» thanks to the well - known midcentury acronym for «Failed in London, try Hong Kong» — looks back on a privileged and eventful life in Gardam's award - winning 12th novel. (bookpage.com)
During a long New Year's Eve walk, she takes herself — and readers — back through her very eventful life, which included a lengthy career as the highest paid female ad writer for Macy's. (bookpage.com)