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Eloise Hamilton, a Londoner who has given up her comfortable life to help her husband settle in Dartmouth, finds herself confronting a series of personal and family challenges. With the support of her mother‑in‑law Margaret and best friend Sara, Eloise becomes the steady force holding their lives together. As each person around her faces their own struggles, Eloise’s role grows heavier, pushing her to confront what she is willing to sacrifice for love and responsibility. The novel explores themes of commitment, identity, and the limits one will test to protect those they love.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama
Authors: Adele Parks
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