The little town seems idyllic, a cosy nest, and Chloe plans to regroup and, possibly, to embark on single motherhood via IVF. But she soon realises that no place is free from trouble or heartache. The grouchy news editor, Finn Latimer, is a former foreign correspondent who has retreated after a family tragedy. Emily, the paper’s elegant, sixty-something owner, is battling with her husband’s desertion. Meanwhile, the whole town is worried when their popular young baker disappears.
As lives across generations become more deeply entwined, the lessons are clear. Secrets and silence harbour pain, while honesty and openness bring healing and hope. And love. All that’s needed now is courage…
Praise for Barbara Hannay’s bestsellers:
‘It’s a pleasure to follow an author who gets better with every book’
Apple iBooks, ‘Best Books of the Month’
‘In beautiful, fluid prose, Hannay once again puts together all the ingredients for a real page-turner’
The Chronicle
