About the Book: In her eighties and quietly retreating from the past, Frankie Howe lives a life of solitude—until Damian, a young Irish carer, enters her London flat and sparks long-buried memories. As Frankie recounts her journey from post-war Ireland to the vibrant chaos of 1960s New York, a story of art, friendship, and fleeting intensity unfolds. Through her reflections, a hidden strength and resilience emerge—revealing a life shaped by chance, endurance, and the power of remembering.