Abroad: A Novel

Katie Crouch, the bestselling novelist who previously portrayed the cruelties of postcollege New York life in Girls in Trucks, now presents a captivating story set in the old Etruscan city of Grifonia. This city is teeming with year-abroad students from various places, all seeking to break free from their old identities and explore the temptations of university life. While they claim to be there for study purposes, their true intentions lie in reinventing themselves far away from the watchful eyes of familiar faces.

In Abroad, Crouch draws inspiration from international headlines to create a gripping tale of modern girlhood, filled with longing and daring actions. The protagonist, along with the readers, soon discovers that Grifonia holds many dangerous secrets - some ancient, some eternal, and some infernal. People magazine's review of Crouch's previous novel, Men and Dogs, describes her ability to break hearts with laughter through her scathingly sardonic writing style. From the very first line, Crouch captivates her audience and refuses to let go.

Prepare to be enthralled once again by Crouch's mesmerizing talents in Abroad, as she delves into the complexities of young adulthood, the allure of freedom, and the consequences of recklessness in a foreign land. Just like Donna Tartt's The Secret History, this novel promises to intoxicate readers with its exploration of dark temptations and the headiness of university life. Remember, in a city like Grifonia, danger lurks behind every corner and secrets abound - ancient, eternal, infernal.

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