Independent | Eco-friendly | Up to 75% off

XX

Rosie and Jules entered clinical trials after scientists announced a breakthrough in human ovum-to-ovum fertilization – a process that can only result in a baby girl; but the ensuing controversy and outpouring of hate threatens the two women, their baby and their relationship.
Postscript description
Read full publisher description

RRP £14.99

£4.99

✓ In stock

Free UK delivery on orders over £25

Product information:
  • Publisher: Dialogue
  • Year: 2018
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 382pp
  • Illustrated: No
  • Dimensions: 232x150mm
  • ISBN: 9780349700243
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.6kg
Product code:
508905
Category tags:
Product information
Full publisher description
WINNER OF THE POLARI FIRST BOOK PRIZE 2019

FEATURED ON THE GUARDIAN'S BEST BOOKS OF 2018


'One of the feminist novels of 2018' Stylist

'Handmaid's Tale-shaped hole in your life? Read XX' The Times

'A pacy dystopian thriller' Red Magazine

'A phenomenal debut' Skinny

'Emotionally compelling' Lauren Wilkinson


HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO FOR A CHILD OF YOUR OWN?

When Rosie and Jules discover a ground-breaking clinical trial that enables two women to have a female baby, they jump at the chance to make history.

Fear-mongering politicians and right-wing movements are quick to latch on to the controversies surrounding Ovum-to-Ovum (o-o) technology and stoke the fears of the public. What will happen to the numbers of little boys born? Is there a sinister conspiracy to eradicate men at play?

In this toxic political climate, Jules and Rosie try to hide their baby from scrutiny. But when the news of Rosie's pregnancy is leaked to the media, their relationship is put under a microscope and they're forced to question the loyalty of those closest to them, and battle against a tirade of hate that threatens to split them apart...
Read full publisher description
Reasons to shop at Postscript

Independent bookseller
Established in 1987, we’ve been sharing reading recommendations for decades.

Books you won’t find elsewhere
Discover new authors among our frequently changing bookshelves, along with almost-forgotten gems and a wealth of unusual titles you won’t find elsewhere.

Eco-friendly packaging
Orders are carefully packed in recyclable cardboard boxes, eco-friendly bubble wrap and solvent-free labels, paper and tape.

Condition and price
All our books are new, unused and unread, and they’re all up to 75% off RRP.

FREE monthly catalogue
Featuring over 400 handpicked titles, our unique catalogue is carefully curated and includes new and unusual titles, special features and exclusive collections.

Email newsletters
Our tailored newsletters are written by our booksellers, and we always highlight the books that we have talked about most in the Postscript office.

Footnotes blog
Some books spark ideas and conversations that our catalogue can’t contain – our Footnotes blog offers a deeper dive into a wealth of topics to inspire further reading.

Aftercare
We are all serious book people and we understand the value of reading. This is why we package our books so carefully and employ a helpful in-house customer services team to promptly resolve any queries you may have.

Delivery information - FREE UK delivery on orders over £25

UK

Free UK standard delivery on all online orders over £25

Unlimited books in one delivery charge: 

  • • Standard: £3.00 (3-5 working days)
  • • Click & Collect: £3.00 (3-5 working days)
  • • Next Day (orders must be placed before 1pm, Monday–Friday): £4.50
  • • Royal Mail Tracked48: £5.50 (2-4 working days)

Highlands and Islands delivery: standard delivery only (5-7 working days)

 

Overseas

All orders‭: ‬delivery costs for orders outside the UK are based on country of destination and product weight.

You can view your overseas delivery cost using the Summary section within the Basket‭.‬

For more information on delivery/overseas orders please refer to our Delivery Information.