An art dealer with a fading reputation, John Stack finds solace in alcohol-fuelled walks through a Gloucestershire valley. His wife has left him, taking their daughter Bryony with her, and John finds himself increasingly drawn towards a beautiful and enigmatic neighbour. Told in sparkling poetic language, It s Just the Beating of My Heart is a story of loss, heartbreak and hope by the author of the acclaimed Five Amber Beads.
Exploring themes of knowledge and connection to nature, Richard Aronowitz's collection of poems reflects on the influence of family and history. Rooted in the belief that "We are what we have always been," the work evokes a rich English pastoral tradition, contrasting the poet's escape from modern industrial pressures with the tensions of the past. Through thoughtful and well-crafted verses, the collection invites readers to appreciate the profound lessons learned from the natural world and personal experiences.
A man faces a moral dilemma, caught between two lives on two continents at the dawn of World War Two.