May 2, 2008

Rules of Attachment

“Attachment,” by Isabel Fonseca

Books are the ultimate escape, but where to next?

A tropical island getaway? A sultry affair or budding romance? Perhaps a touching tale of family?

You’ll find all that and more in Attachment, the debut novel from Isabel Fonseca.

An expat herself, Fonseca traces the experience of a fortysomething New York-born writer who marries and starts a family in England before setting off with her husband to live on an island in the Indian Ocean.

While abroad, she encounters a lascivious letter — meant for her husband — that forces her to rethink her marriage. In her search for answers, she travels across two continents, making peace with old decisions and redefining her understanding of love and belonging.

It’s a quick and engaging read.

You might say it’s worthy of getting attached.

Available online at amazon.com or your local bookstore.