The Cherries
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Pub Date Feb 21 2019 | Archive Date Apr 19 2019
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Description
When they have broken you; when you have been humiliated, bullied, deserted and destitute, can you find a place where you may dare to be happy?
Susan travels with her mother, escaping a life of heartbreak and poverty in the city, to live with their one remaining friend in a small rural village. At twenty, Susan is still bound by the trauma of her youth but starts to blossom into womanhood, thanks to the tender encouragement of Luke, the eccentric occupant of ‘The Cherries’, who lives surrounded by books and art. It is a journey of tears and laughter, helping to heal mind and spirit.
But can the past ever be truly behind you?
Feeling safe and secure at last, mother and daughter nurture artistic talents that they had long since thought worthless, and their lives take directions they could never have imagined. Yet, amongst the kindness and love in their new community, there lies hidden grief and a long-suppressed secret that must come to light. Something that might force Susan to another life beyond the confines of the village.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781912601752 |
| PRICE | £10.99 (GBP) |
Average rating from 7 members
Featured Reviews
Andrea B, Reviewer
A book that touches on the complexities of modern day life, the multitude of different relationships and the trials of mental health....what a breath of fresh air. A writer not afraid to touch upon these subjects and approaches them with the respect that they deserve without sugar=coating them. Faith and humanity is also touched upon without throwing it in your face, showing the subtle way that it can help people with mental issues if that is what they seek and helping others to understand why people turn to Faith
The characters are easy to fall in love with and make you feel as if you are a part of their lives
My only criticism is that the final few chapters seemed to rush the ending. I feel that compared to the rest of the book, it forcibly took you to the end of the book without the enjoyment of what the rest of the book gave you. Having said that, I did enjoy the whole book and will look out for it to read again
jeanie m, Reviewer
Thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest review
First time reading this Author
Rather complex reading in parts I on the whole quite enjoyed it but ending wasn't great very bundled up and hope for the best
HELENA M, Educator
Received a copy of this book through NetGalley.
Interesting subject matter,and the way the author desls with it ,is like a breath of fresh air to the reader.
However, I found that the last couple of chapters seemed to have been rushed.
A rough diamond in the making.
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