New York: Hyperion, (2005) dj. SIGNED hardcover first edition - The author's first novel, second book (preceded by a highly praised collection of interlinked short stories), this is the story of two women and the man who came between them - Mona and Hannah were best friends in high school, but they let their friendship slip away in the aftermath of a complicated love triangle with Peter, a man ten years older. Now in their thirties, Mona is a Hollywood movie producer and Hannah imports African goods for her store on the Northern California coast. In an ironic twist of fate, the two women and Peter cross paths again on the exotic island of Zanzibar. Publishers Weekly noted that "Despite the soap opera overtures Kusel manages to keep her story aimed at self-acceptance, female friendship and the art of apology." SIGNED on the half title page with the words "All my best." and uncommon thus. 356 pp. ISBN: 0-786869232.