"One for My Baby" by Tony Parsons is a contemporary drama about Alfie Budd, a British man who returns to London from Hong Kong, heartbroken after the death of his wife. Believing he only gets one true love, he falls into a downward spiral of meaningless flings with students at a language school. The novel explores grief, family, and the possibility of a second chance at love, as Alfie navigates his parents' crumbling marriage, his own career struggles, and the healing influence of a new, meaningful relationship.
