Black, Louise Soraya
The Water Garden
- ISBN 13:
- 9781739966041
- author:
- Black, Louise Soraya
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Muswell Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 324
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Erotica, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sarah has given up her career and moved to the countryside to bring up her two young children. Alone, she explores the fields and woods near her home and discovers a lake with a memorial bench for a boy who drowned in mysterious circumstances. There, she meets Finn, a beautiful troubled teenager who plays truant from school. As Sarah pieces together the mystery of the lake, an uncomfortable attraction between her and Finn builds. Despite knowing that their relationship is wrong, the chemistry between them is difficult to resist. Their connection reaches a climax over one hot summer, threatening to destroy everything she holds dear. The story also explores the lives of two other women connected to Sarah's family - Maggie, the RAF nurse, and Flavia, the Italian girl. The Water Garden examines the challenges of balancing loyalty towards family with self-love, particularly in extreme circumstances. It presents a unique perspective on motherhood, exploring relationships between wives/mothers and teenage boys. The novel is sometimes uncomfortable to read, challenging social norms and expectations.