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Book SynopsisThe intriguing story of two eccentric brothers and a troubled young postwoman - three outsiders whose pasts resurface in a captivating novel about guilt and forgiveness.
Trade ReviewMorrall's writing is tender and subtle: each character is finely drawn, with their flaws and tics as vivid as their courage and kindness. At no point is one drawn into a false sense of empathy; rather, we meander through the story, becoming increasingly involved. As the plot streams towards it triumphant conclusion, the strands unite into a story that is set in time but also timeless - about recognition, family and what it means to belong. -- Violet Hudson * Literary Review *
Elegantly written and has a fine sense of place * Observer *
Ever since her 2003 Booker-shortlisted debut,
Astonishing Splashes of Colour, Morrall has consistently turned out distinctive and sympathetic tales of quirky outsiders and underdogs. This is no exception. ... her compassion and heart-warming message - life is for the living - shine through
* Daily Mail *
