Here is another stunning book by Charity Norman! Livia and Scott and their two children, Heidi and Noah, are confronted by the sudden death of Nicky, the beloved brother of Scott and uncle of Heidi and Noah. Nicky was a sweet, gentle man who, although capable of looking after himself and his little dog, also suffered from diabetes. On the morning of Heidi’s thirteenth birthday Nicky was in his garden when he realised his sugar levels had dropped; in his anxiety he couldn’t get back into his house so he tried to call Scott for help but Scott had lost his phone and didn’t get Nicky’s frantic messages until he came back from bike riding with Heidi for her birthday.
The story that follows is pure Charity Norman. Everyday lives can so easily be torn apart, and there is always someone around ready and able to do the shattering. Livia believes her life is pretty much perfect but when grief is accompanied by feelings of guilt it creates vulnerability and, unfortunately, if someone wants to take advantage of that vulnerability, now is the time to strike.
The internet is a modern marvel and those of us who were around before its introduction can attest to its great advantages; however, as everybody knows, bullies, chancers and charlatans lurk in the shadows of social media, ready to pounce.
Home Truths is told as seen through the eyes of Livia, Scott and Heidi. It is a dramatic, suspenseful page-turner in true Charity Norman style and I love that it features the beautiful town of Whitby, home of one of my ancestors, which I’ve had the joy of visiting. I can’t recommend this brilliant book highly enough.
Published by Allen & Unwin
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