A nostalgic coming-of-age novel set during the late 1960s that follows Marnie FitzPatrick, a withdrawn teenager whose life changes after she becomes fascinated by the talented and mysterious Freddie Friday. Told through alternating perspectives, including that of her mathematics teacher Julie Crewe, the story explores first love, lost dreams, dance, friendship, family struggles, and the bittersweet process of growing up. The novel is known for its atmospheric writing and emotional depth. �