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Retired and in her sixties, singer-songwriter Cass Wheeler has spent the last ten years living in her remote Kent farmhouse, away from the music that brought her so much fame and fortune. But Cass has decided to end her isolation. Over the course of a single day, she reviews her body of work, choose the tracks for a greatest hits album, and prepare for an evening cocktail party with family and friends to announce her return. This time spent in the studio listening to old songs is also an opportunity for Cass to review her life and try to make peace with it. Barnett (The Versions of Us, 2015) gives readers an intimate look at the music business through Cass' eyes. The 16 songs, one of which begins each chapter, were written by Barnett and set to music by Kathryn Williams, and will be released in a companion CD for a truly immersive reading experience. Cass is a fascinating and unconventional character, and Barnett's examination of her extraordinary life and of the possibilities to come will linger with readers.--Carol Gladstein Copyright 2019 Booklist