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By Wastvedt Tricia
Tricia Wastvedt - 2012
This debut novel, longlisted for the Orange Prize, unfolds in a small Devon village. On a serene summer afternoon in 1958, two children drown, leaving their parents, Isabel and Robert, consumed by grief. Years later, Anna arrives seeking a fresh start and moves in with Isabel. As they find solace in each other's company, the impending arrival of Anna's baby stirs buried feelings of loss and heartbreak, prompting questions about Isabel's intentions.