Rachel Crowther a quitté une carrière de vingt ans dans la médecine pour poursuivre sa passion de toujours pour l'écriture de fiction. Titulaire d'un master en écriture créative et forte d'une série de récompenses pour ses nouvelles, elle apporte une perspective unique à son travail narratif. Sa fiction explore les complexités des relations humaines et la tapisserie nuancée de la vie, caractérisée par un style riche et évocateur. L'écriture de Crowther offre aux lecteurs des explorations profondément résonnantes de l'amour et de l'existence.
'A wonderful page-turner of a novel' Fay Weldon on The Things You Do for LoveShe'd recognised in him something of herself: that sense of not belonging, of secrets fiercely kept . It's not long before old friendships - and old romances - are re-kindled.
The narrative explores the intertwined lives of two women grappling with their pasts while caring for an abandoned baby. As they confront long-buried traumas, their journey leads to a profound examination of truth and resilience. The novel delves into themes of motherhood, healing, and the complexities of human relationships, offering a deeply moving and thought-provoking experience.
'A wonderful page-turner of a novel about the complexity of female life, by a new writer who understands it all too well. Lou is balancing pregnancy with a crumbling relationship, while her younger sister, Kitty, begins to realise she may have to choose between love and her growing passion for music.