Two-Hundred Steps Home Volume Eight

Claire's life revolves around Starbucks, stilettos and her career as an Advertising Account Director for AJC. That is until her boss Carl decides to send her on a mission to visit every one of the 200 YHA hostel in England and Wales as part of a marketing campaign. More used to five-star spa resorts than 'flea-infested hostels' Claire only takes the assignment to save face. It becomes clear to her the 'mission' is a ruse to make her resign. Even when she does make the leap for freedom, life continues to be less than straightforward and Claire finds herself still on the road.

In volume eight, Claire is reeling from her showdown with Kim and she wants nothing more than to escape. Will flying half way round the world help her leave her mistakes behind and make a fresh start?

Claire begins her adventures in New Zealand, finding travelling by bus a very different experience to her journey around the UK in her trusty Skoda.
Will Claire succumb to the lures thrown out by the enigmatic Neal? Will she learn to embrace the Country of the Verb? And will she give in to the ultimate temptation? Time will tell.