A deeply personal and introspective novel by Agatha Christie, written under her pseudonym Mary Westmacott. Unlike her famous detective stories, this work is a psychological and emotional exploration of a woman's life, relationships, disappointments, and search for meaning.

The novel follows Celia, a woman struggling with despair and reflecting on her past experiences, including love, marriage, family, and personal identity. Through a series of memories and conversations, she comes to understand herself and the choices that shaped her life. Many readers and scholars consider the book one of Christie's most autobiographical works.