What would you talk about if you were stuck in a
room with a drug dealer for five days?
Magda, a Polish immigrant, grows cannabis in
eastern Poland and ships it to the UK. But her plans are interrupted when she has to attend a funeral of a family member, and she has five days to convince her mysterious listener to help her expand her empire. Magda begins to tell an unexpected story - the double life in London, the strained relationship with her family, and her success in the male world of drug dealing.
Can you really trust somebody who is two people?
How do you know when to believe a professional
liar? Menacing, fast-paced, with a unique and intense voice, A.M. Bakalar's fi rst novel reveals unexpected truths about the lies we tell and the people we are.