His first novel in seven years, comes a heartbreaking and provocative new novel of birthright and possibility, of love and the fullness of life itself. 'Auster truly is a master of his art' }Harper's Bazaar 'A masterpiece.' Daily Mail'Absorbing and immersive . Each version of Ferguson's story rushes across the fractured terrain of mid-twentieth century America, in this sweeping story of birthright and possibility, of love and the fullness of life itself. 'Remarkable .