Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A Fine first printing of the first edition in alike dust-jacket.

In her highly anticipated first novel, Boyle tells the story of a woman determined to break free from the suffocating constraints of her small-town life and explore the possibilities of a new, more fulfilling existence. Adrift in a city of strangers, she finds temporary solace in the company of a group of anarchist punks, but their circle is quickly torn apart by the realities of life on the margins. Tensions mount as the woman discovers that the anarchy she idealized is often just as oppressive as the systems she sought to escape. Ultimately, she must confront the ghosts of her past in order to find her way forward.

With its powerful exploration of female identity and resilience in the face of adversity, The Underground Woman is a stunning debut that heralds the arrival of a new voice in contemporary literature.; 8vo; $8.00.