Description
Experience the profound and evocative journey in 'The Home Scar', a captivating new novel by the acclaimed Women's Prize-longlisted author known for her previous work, 'Nothing But Blue Sky'. This trade paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2023, explores the intricate lives of half-siblings Cassie and Christo, who are on opposite sides of the globe, striving to navigate their strained connection while burying painful memories of their past. Following a dramatic storm in Galway, they are compelled to return, rekindling a bittersweet childhood summer before their mother's untimely death.
As they uncover hidden memories surrounding a far less cheerful summer that resulted in tragic consequences, readers are invited to confront the complex emotions tied to parental love and the scars of neglect. 'The Home Scar' weaves a luminous narrative that delves deep into the inheritance of loss, compellingly examining whether one can truly make peace with a troubled past.
This brand new edition comes in a convenient trade paperback format, making it perfect for your reading pleasure. Ideal for fans of literary fiction, this novel touches on themes of family dynamics, personal growth, and the search for redemption. Delivering a poignant yet hopeful message, 'The Home Scar' is a must-read for anyone looking to explore the intricacies of human relationships. Grab your copy now and embark on this heartfelt adventure today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781844885992
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin UK
Description:
The deft and thought-provoking new novel from the Women's Prize-longlisted author of Nothing But Blue Sky
On opposite sides of the world, half-siblings Cassie and Christo have built their lives around work, intent on ignoring their painful past.
When a dramatic storm in Galway hits the headlines, they're drawn back there to revisit a glorious childhood summer, the last before their mother died. But their journey uncovers memories of a far less happy summer - one that had tragic consequences. Confronted with the havoc their mother left in her wake, Cassie and Christo are forced to face their past and - ready or not - to deal with the messy tangle of parental love and neglect that shaped them.
The Home Scar is a luminous and precise story about the inheritance of loss and the possibility of finally making peace with it.
As they uncover hidden memories surrounding a far less cheerful summer that resulted in tragic consequences, readers are invited to confront the complex emotions tied to parental love and the scars of neglect. 'The Home Scar' weaves a luminous narrative that delves deep into the inheritance of loss, compellingly examining whether one can truly make peace with a troubled past.
This brand new edition comes in a convenient trade paperback format, making it perfect for your reading pleasure. Ideal for fans of literary fiction, this novel touches on themes of family dynamics, personal growth, and the search for redemption. Delivering a poignant yet hopeful message, 'The Home Scar' is a must-read for anyone looking to explore the intricacies of human relationships. Grab your copy now and embark on this heartfelt adventure today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781844885992
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Penguin UK
Description:
The deft and thought-provoking new novel from the Women's Prize-longlisted author of Nothing But Blue Sky
On opposite sides of the world, half-siblings Cassie and Christo have built their lives around work, intent on ignoring their painful past.
When a dramatic storm in Galway hits the headlines, they're drawn back there to revisit a glorious childhood summer, the last before their mother died. But their journey uncovers memories of a far less happy summer - one that had tragic consequences. Confronted with the havoc their mother left in her wake, Cassie and Christo are forced to face their past and - ready or not - to deal with the messy tangle of parental love and neglect that shaped them.
The Home Scar is a luminous and precise story about the inheritance of loss and the possibility of finally making peace with it.