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Clare Forrester has it all: a thriving advertising career and a charming, ambitious boyfriend. Yet an internal sense of dissatisfaction keeps her on the brink of change. A traumatic, unwelcome sexual assault thrusts her into a crisis that rewires her relationships and forces her to rebuild her life from the shattered remains of her self.
The narrative follows Clare as she confronts the profound alteration of values, friendships, and family dynamics, questioning whether love alone can heal the deepest wounds.
Themes of resilience, healing, and the complex aftermath of trauma are explored as Clare navigates the aftermath of her assault and seeks to reclaim her life.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Charlotte Lamb
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