Shaw, Rebecca
The Village Newcomers
- ISBN 13:
- 9781409117612
- author:
- Shaw, Rebecca
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Orion
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction / General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Village Newcomers by Rebecca Shaw is a warm and witty tale of village life. Two newcomers arrive in Turnham Malpas, creating drama and upheaval as they settle into their new home.
As Ford and Mercedes Barclay try to make the most of their twilight years, not everyone in the village welcomes them with open arms. Meanwhile, a letter arrives at the local rectory that causes consternation, threatening to upend the lives of the rector's twin children who have never had contact with their birth mother.
This engaging story explores the challenges and joys of building new relationships and finding a sense of belonging in a close-knit community. With its thoughtful characters and nuanced portrayal of village life, The Village Newcomers is a compelling read for fans of literary fiction.