A terrible accident. A convicted murderer. An impossible love.
A heart-breaking saga from much-loved author, Pam Evans, Close to Home is a gripping tale of intrigue and love, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.
‘A compelling book’ – Woman’s Realm
In 1957, Ellie and Tom Hall are happily married. With a home of their own in Shepherd’s Bush and a beautiful baby daughter, Ellie feels truly blessed and has faith in their future – a future which is cruelly snatched away when a terrible car accident leaves Tom brain-damaged and institutionalised. Months later, Ellie is slowly learning to live without him and focuses on her thriving knitwear business. Convicted for a murder he has always denied committing, when Ray Brent is released from prison he is ostracised by the community as he tries to rebuild his life. But he finds a loyal supporter in Ellie when she is witness to a vicious attack on him. Something about him makes her believe in his innocence and the two soon become friends. But it’s only a matter of time before friendship becomes an impossible love…
What readers are saying about Close to Home:
‘Love it‘
‘Five stars‘
A heart-breaking saga from much-loved author, Pam Evans, Close to Home is a gripping tale of intrigue and love, perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.
‘A compelling book’ – Woman’s Realm
In 1957, Ellie and Tom Hall are happily married. With a home of their own in Shepherd’s Bush and a beautiful baby daughter, Ellie feels truly blessed and has faith in their future – a future which is cruelly snatched away when a terrible car accident leaves Tom brain-damaged and institutionalised. Months later, Ellie is slowly learning to live without him and focuses on her thriving knitwear business. Convicted for a murder he has always denied committing, when Ray Brent is released from prison he is ostracised by the community as he tries to rebuild his life. But he finds a loyal supporter in Ellie when she is witness to a vicious attack on him. Something about him makes her believe in his innocence and the two soon become friends. But it’s only a matter of time before friendship becomes an impossible love…
What readers are saying about Close to Home:
‘Love it‘
‘Five stars‘
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Reviews
An uplifting love story with all the right ingredients
This book touched me very, very much. It's lovely
A good traditional romance, and its author has a feeling for the atmosphere of postwar London
A superb and heartwarming read
Very readable