Grace in Winter
Grace in Winter by Deirdre Purcell, published by Hachette Ireland in October 2020, is a fiction novel that explores complex family dynamics during a winter cruise. The story centers on Grace, who reluctantly accepts a cruise gift from her ex-husband, intended to keep their troubled daughter Leonie away from his new family over the Christmas season. As they embark on this journey, Grace hopes for a respite from her responsibilities, but the cruise quickly takes unexpected turns.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of romance and personal growth, as Grace navigates her relationship with Leonie and encounters Ben, a fellow passenger who draws her out of her emotional shell. The plot thickens when Leonie goes missing, leading to pivotal moments that alter Grace’s life. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English, offering an engaging exploration of motherhood, love, and the search for self amidst familial challenges.
Official synopsis Publisher
‘Thought-provoking, absorbing, superbly written … Deirdre Purcell at her best’ Patricia Scanlan
A winter cruise sounds like a dream come true. But this gift from Grace’s ex-husband is less a selfless act and more an effort to keep their highly destructive daughter Leonie away from his new family over the Christmas season.
Despite her reservations, Grace accepts, hoping that a change of scene will be a good thing for herself and Leonie. Though what she really longs for is some time alone, away from her responsibilities as a mother and carer.
Their cruise holiday has barely begin when Leonie’s beauty attracts the attention of Ben, a fellow passenger. But as Ben does his best to get to know Leonie, Grace finds herself developing an unexpected bond with the young novelist, one which awakens feelings in her that she had thought buried forever.
Then, it’s discovered that Leonie has gone missing — and what happens next will change the course of Grace’s life…
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