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Book SynopsisTHE BEAUTIFUL NEW NOVEL FROM THE COSTA SHORT STORY AWARD WINNER AND AUTHOR OF WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION LONGLISTED AND BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK NIGHTINGALE POINTA sharp, funny, wonderful writer' Diana Evans, bestselling author of Ordinary PeopleA beautiful novel. It was a real pleasure to read' Jing-Jing Lee, author of How We DisappearedEvery character in the novel is observed with such incisive precision that they all feel entirely real to me now Masterfully written' Beth O'Leary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The FlatshareThis emotionally charged story highlights the complexities of love, grief and forgiveness . . . Homecoming will have you racing to join the dots from start to finish'Heat* * *For years Yvonne has tried to keep her demons buried and focus on moving forward. But her guilt is always with her and weighs heavily on her heart.Kiama has had to grow up without a mother, and while there is so much he remembers about her, there is still plenty he doesn''t know. And th
Trade Review Praise for Homecoming:
‘A beautiful novel. It was a real pleasure to read’ Jing-Jing Lee, author of How We Disappeared
‘Every character in the novel is observed with such incisive precision that they all feel entirely real to me now . . . Masterfully written’ Beth O’Leary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare
‘A moving exploration of how one tragic moment can impact on multiple lives. I fell in love with Yvonne, Kiama and Lewis and had my fingers crossed for them throughout’ Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City
‘Luan Goldie writes with a tender, delicate hand and extraordinary compassion for her characters . . . A true tonic for our times’ Kia Abdullah, author of Take It Back
‘Luan Goldie’s thoughtful second novel explores issues of identity and belonging, as well as the healing power of love and friendship’ Daily Mail
‘A thoughtful novel about family, friendship and fitting in’Red
‘A beautiful story about family, relationships and love’ Prima
‘This emotionally charged story highlights the complexities of love, grief and forgiveness . . . Homecoming will have you racing to join the dots from start to finish’ Heat
‘Thought-provoking . . . this engaging novel focuses on love, family and identity’ Good Housekeeping
‘A gripping read’ East Anglian Daily Times
Praise for Luan Goldie:
‘A sharp, funny, wonderful writer’ Diana Evans, bestselling author of Ordinary People
‘Luan Goldie is one to watch. Her writing is heartfelt and sublime’ Abir Mukherjee, author of A Rising Man
‘Compelling…finely crafted, compassionate’ Guardian
‘A warm, confident writer with the lightest of touches’ Observer
‘A story of hope, a cheer to the strength and importance of community and resilience. Beautiful, assured and sincere’
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