Her father abused her when she was a child. For years she was too afraid to speak out. But now she suspects he's found another victim...
Jennie Ensor Livres
Jennie Ensor aborde des sujets controversés dans ses romans, explorant des thèmes allant du terrorisme islamique et des crimes de guerre à l'abus d'enfants et à l'exploitation sexuelle. Son écriture fait preuve d'une approche audacieuse du drame psychologique sombre, ainsi que de comédies effrontées sur les périls de la vie d'adulte d'âge moyen. S'appuyant sur son expérience de journaliste, Ensor explore souvent des problèmes sociaux complexes, les transformant en récits captivants. Son œuvre témoigne d'une voix littéraire unique, audacieuse pour examiner les aspects moins confortables de l'expérience humaine.
The Bad Neighbour
- 432pages
- 16 heures de lecture
Set against the backdrop of the Covid pandemic in March 2020, the story unfolds in the quaint village of Brampton. Tara Sanderson, a proactive local, initiates a community group aimed at supporting vulnerable residents during lockdown. Among those she assists is elderly Elspeth Chambers, her longtime neighbor, who relies on Tara for essential supplies like food and medicine, highlighting themes of community, friendship, and resilience in challenging times.
The story explores the internal struggles of neuroscientist Bea Hudson as she grapples with feelings of inadequacy in motherhood and the challenges of balancing her career with family life. Tensions escalate when her husband suspects her of infidelity with her best friend, setting off a series of events that culminate in a personal crisis for Bea. The narrative delves into themes of guilt, identity, and the complexities of relationships.
an you ever truly know someone? And what if you suspect the unthinkable?London, 2005. Georgie is attracted to Nikolai, a volatile ex- soldier she meets in a pub. Despite her friend Julian's warnings, she's tempted to risk everything. Then she begins to suspect that the Russian is hiding something terrible from her...