Join me for an online celebration of my debut novel, The Left-Behind (Chatto & Windus), a story of love, sacrifice, and the ties that transcend distance and time.

Moving between the streets of Lipa, Philippines, and the high-stakes world of the NHS, The Left-Behind Child is a novel about a daughter’s reckoning with her mother’s absence. While her mother, Rosa, works as a nurse overseas, Neneng is left to navigate the complexities of womanhood, family secrets, and a shattering home alone. It is a story that captures the emotional cost of the search for a 'better life' and the enduring bond between a mother and daughter separated by distance and time.

During this live celebration, I will provide an exclusive reading of the novel, followed by an intimate conversation regarding the real-life inspirations behind Neneng’s journey and the universal themes of care and family. There will be a dedicated space for an audience…