The Year That Changed Us
The Year That Changed Us by Helen Rolfe is a large print edition published by Boldwood Books Limited on February 8, 2024. This 458-page novel explores the complexities of friendship and family life through the intertwined lives of Lise and Emma, who share a deep bond from their youth. Their decision to live together in Paris leads to unforeseen challenges that ultimately strain their relationship, resulting in Lise’s return to their hometown sixteen years later, determined to mend the rift caused by their past.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of community and the secrets that shape our connections. As Lise confronts the truth about her time in Paris and seeks to reconnect with Emma, the story delves into the dynamics of friendship and the impact of choices made in pivotal moments. This edition invites readers to reflect on the nature of relationships and the journey toward reconciliation, set against the backdrop of a close-knit community.
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A warm-hearted and gripping story of community, secrets and the family we choose that will captivate fans of Lucy Diamond, Cathy Bramley and Jessica Redland.
As young women, Lise and Emma had the kind of friendship people dream about. While Lise’s own family was distant and disengaged, Emma’s was welcoming and warm, and for the first twenty-six years of their life, growing up together in a close-knit community, the duo were inseparable. But when they decide to spend one year living together in Paris, what starts as the adventure of a lifetime becomes a disaster that changes everything. And when Emma returns to Bath the following summer, Lise stays behind in France, their friendship in tatters.
Now, sixteen years later, Lise has come back to their hometown, determined to put things right. But to do so, she’ll have to face up to the truth about what happened in Paris. And with Emma refusing to talk to her, can she get close enough to share her secret?
Join the readers and authors enchanted by Helen Rolfe’s heartwarming stories:
‘I really loved this book. I fully intended to save it for the long bank holiday weekend, to be enjoyed leisurely over a few days, but I ended up devouring it all in just two sittings…’ Jo Bartlett
‘Helen Rolfe is an absolute specialist at building cosy communities and making me want to live there. I want the characters as my friends!’ Sue Moorcroft
‘One to curl up with after a long hard day, and know you are just going to be treated to a cosy atmosphere, realistic characters that you will come to care for’ Rachel’s Random Reads
‘Such a perfect gift of a book!’ Reader Review
‘Heritage Cove has this wonderful community spirit that I so want to be part of…the balance between the emotional moments, tough relatable topics against the light-hearted fun was done ever so well’ Love Books Actually
‘What a beautiful story filled with happiness, comedy and lovely characters’ Reader Review
‘I was gripped by the story from start to finish and the end of the book left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside’ Ginger Book Geek
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