The main protagonist, Quoyle, changed to adapt and manage the world around him. He got my empathy. The setting was both atmospheric and thought provoking.
Winner of the Irish Times International Fiction Award and America's National Book Award, this story features Quoyle, a failed journalist, a failed husband and a born loser who heads for a remote corner of Newfoundland with his two daughters and eccentric aunt.
THE GRIPPING NEW PAGE-TURNER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE ADORED, MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER , THE ISLAND
'A beautiful, moving and thought provoking story, The Figurine is a stunning read . . . her love and passion for Greece comes through loud and clear with every word she writes' Real Reader Review,
'Her love for Greece shines through and transports readers to a brilliantly drawn world' Independent
'Family turmoil, unanswered questions, romance and betrayal, all served up against the backdrop of Greece and its enchanting history' Daily Express
An unputdownable read with a family's dark history giving a unique…
An unforgettable collaboration between an award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon and the and #1 internationally bestselling writer Harlan Coben.
'A tour de force thriller. Coben and Witherspoon are a dream team!' Lucy Foley
'Full of jaw-dropping twists and turns' Lisa Jewell
'Savvy, smart and suspenseful' Val McDermid
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Maggie McCabe is on the brink. A highly skilled and renowned army combat surgeon, she has always lived life at the edge.
But now, after a devastating series of personal tragedies, Maggie is thrown a lifeline by a former colleague, an elite surgeon whose anonymous clientele demand the best care money can buy…
A contemporary small town, later-life romance, set in the area of Dartmoor, Devon, England.
Jeanie is 59, recently divorced and emotionally wounded from her ex-husband’s attitudes and behaviour. However, she secretly dares to hope for romance. As Jeanie begins to unravel who she really is, she comes across Roy, Justin, and Maurice - three men each searching for what is missing from their own lives. Meanwhile, Jeanie’s mother and eldest son are embarking on similar quests, leading to unexpected consequences that ripple across every intergenerational family bond.
This uplifting, witty, and deeply moving novel explores how older adults navigate life and relationships after isolation, loss, and heartbreak. It begs the question: is there an age limit on romantic love? But to find out how it all ties together, you will have to see where bats and a Romahome fit in! And whose heart will eventually beat the fastest?
