Phoenix Books buy debut, Fault Lines by Emily Itami

The imprint’s first publication, in May 2021 will be Fault Lines, a debut novel by British-Japanese author, Emily Itami. Francesca Main acquired World Rights from Kirsty McLachlan in a two-book deal. The novel is described as ‘Brief Encounter’ set in contemporary Tokyo – a witty, sharp and moving story of modern love from a writer to watch.