by Aki Shimazaki · Tusquets Editores S.A. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788411076098
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Kyoko, originally from the small town of Yonago, is a beautiful young single woman working as an executive secretary in a cosmetics company in Tokyo. Despite her professional success and discretion, the sudden departure of her boss and the arrival of a new, younger, and more charming one will confront her with many uncertainties. This novel adds to the story of the Niré family, exploring the relationships and challenges of a woman in contemporary Japan, with a subtle style and a powerful protagonist.
Aki Shimazaki is a Canadian novelist and translator. She moved to Canada in 1981, living in Vancouver and Toronto. Since 1991 she has lived in Montreal, where she teaches Japanese and publishes her novels in French.
