The Eternal Return of Clara Hart

Russian Doll meets Promising Young Woman in a sensational YA debut about toxic masculinity and gendered violence.

Spencer hates Anthony's sexist jokes but he never says anything – he's a mate, and Spencer doesn't have many. Then Spencer finds Anthony assaulting a drugged girl, Clara Hart, at a party. Humiliated, Clara flees the house and is killed by a car on the road.

The next day starts the same way as the last – Spencer wakes up in his car, in his school uniform, all over again. And then he sees somebody from the party: Clara Hart.

So Spencer is condemned to experience the same 24 hours over and over. Caught in a loop, he tries to protect Clara and prevent the terrible events of the party.

To break the spell Spencer has to join the dots between Anthony's everyday sexism and his assault on Clara. He must find the courage to call out the toxic masculinity of his friend.

Sales Points

• Stunning YA debut by young author
• Vital topical themes of toxic masculinity and misogynistic culture will connect with young readers
• Appeal to fans of Louise O'Neill, Deirdre Sullivan, Promising Young Woman, Russian Doll, Black Mirror