Penguin Random House

From the Booker Prize–winning author of Last Orders and Mothering Sunday comes a tender, witty portrait of three young entertainers thrown together by World War II—and the surprising ways their lives will be forever changed by their time together on the stage. It’s 1959 in Brighton, England, and the theater at the end of the famous pier is having its best summer season in years. Ronnie, a brilliant young magician, and Evie, his dazzling assistant, are top of the bill, drawing eager crowds every night. Meanwhile, Jack—charming, wisecracking master of ceremonies—is everyone’s favorite compère and a veteran of the stage. As the summer progresses, the three performers balance on the fine line between love and friendship, and the secrets they hold begin to surface. By the end of the season, the lives of all three will be changed forever. Rich with intelligence and empathy, Here We Are is a subtle, captivating snapshot of a vanished world, and a touching story of friendship and love.