I read the story recently and although I enjoyed it, it touched a nerve for me. At 50 with a degree I am finding it hard to find a decent job having taken a very short break and the story's main character thought it would be simple to step into the world of work despite not having worked for a very long time - yes, I know it's only a story but I guess a good one will make you forget that as you read it!

I don't know Wendy Holden's books but will take a look - it's always great to find a new author.

I've just come back from a bookshop raid on Cambridge and Blackwell's there is called Heffers. Oxford has the main Blakewells, but what's in a name? A bookshop is a treasure cave for those who love the written word.