A lovely new collection by a leading New Zealand poet. This is among her best work, moving through a range of attentions -- gardens, friends, works of art -- with great charm and unexpected and quirky wit....
Annie's inner conflict was spiraling out of control by her constant struggle with the memories of her past, her unceasing battle with her present, and ever looming dread and fear for her future. How could she find peace with all three? Each night, he...
''Elizabeth Smither brings wit, warmth and wisdom to this absorbing and beautifully written inter-generational story.''Peter Simpson
''Smither has written a deeply felt, closely observed, tightly patterned novel about how we treat each other a...