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A spellbinding debut about friendship, motherhood, first love, and the choices that bind us. . . I couldn't put it down! Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Summer Will Be Different
A witty, atmospheric, and brilliantly told novel that offers compelling portraits of womanhood, motherhood and female friendship, along with the irresistible intrigue surrounding an extraordinary British family
Arriving at the University of Edinburgh for her first term, Pen knows her divorced parents back in Canada are hiding something from her. She believes she ll find the answer here in Scotland, where an old friend of her father s now a famous writer known as Lord Lennox lives. When she is invited to spend the weekend at Lord Lennox s centuries-old estate with his enveloping, fascinating family, Pen begins to unravel her parents secret, just as she s falling in love for the first time . . .
As Pen experiences the sharp shock of adulthood, she comes to rely on herself for the first time in her life. A rich and rewarding novel of campus life, of sexual awakening, and ultimately, of the many ways women can become mothers in this world, The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus asks to what extent we need to look back in order to move forward.
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Emma Knight is an author, journalist, and entrepreneur. Her writing about books, maternal health, and more has appeared in Literary Hub, British Vogue, The Globe and Mail, and The Walrus. Emma lives in Toronto with her family, and The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus is her first novel.
(Review)
n her own to claim the life she most wants. Emma Knight swept me off my feet.
Jenny Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street
Whip smart, unrestrainedly fun, and bursting with heart. . . A novel about finding ourselves, falling in love, and meeting that precious group of friends whom we call family. . . Joyous, clever, and wholly transportive.
Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author of The Cloisters
Charm on every page. . . enthralling. Academia, friendship, young love, and family secrets, this is as smart as it is delicious, as nostalgic as it feels fresh. . . Knight is a blazing new literary talent.
Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push
Knight s gorgeously intimate, cleverly insightful wordsmithing will certainly impress and entertain.
Booklist
Memorable characters, witty moments, Scottish settings... Emma Knight s debut novel has it all. . . . A powerful tale about love, life, choices and friendship.
Woman's World
Wonderfully crafted, Emma Knight's story of friendship, family secrets and first love made me nostalgic about the act of reading itself. Mystery, intrigue, posh Scots and academia, it's a book to lose yourself in. Pro tip: carry it around the house, like I did, for maximum snatched read-time. A beautifully written, page-turning delight!
Fran Littlewood, New York Times bestselling author of Amazing Grace Adams
Sally Rooney fans, take note! Emma Knight's witty, wistful debut will keep you up all night, pondering the mystery and romance at its core, and rooting for Knight's irresistible heroine. I loved it.
Joanna Rakoff, international bestselling author of My Salinger Year
Addictive, nostalgic and comforting, this layered family mystery crept round my heart like a modern-day Dodie Smith.
Claire Daverley, international bestselling author of Talking at Night
