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Everything With Words has bagged Boundary Road, an “exceptional” novel from Ami Rao.
Editor Mikka Haugaard acquired world rights directly from the author. It will be published in May 2023.
Set during a bus journey from the Dorchester Hotel to Boundary Road, the novel follows Aron and Nora, who briefly catch each other’s attention. However, they remain strangers even as they meet for the climax of the story, a brutal killing just after they’ve left the bus at Boundary Road. The synopsis goes on: “As people board and leave, they talk and talk, unburdening themselves and leaving behind intriguing glimpses of private moments and aspirations, some fulfilled, some hopelessly out of kilter with reality.”
Haugaard said: “The writing is exceptional for its fluidity and tone – the characters are so real and portrayed with such empathy and insight. Rao has a wonderful ear and a light touch. This is a deeply engaging book that stays with you and makes you laugh even if there’s a tear in your eye.”