The Homecoming
The Homecoming by Rosie Howard, published by Allison & Busby in 2018, is a contemporary fiction novel that spans 384 pages. The story follows Maddy, who returns to the market town of Havenbury Magna after three years away, prompted by her godfather Patrick’s heart attack. As she navigates her return, Maddy confronts the emotional turmoil linked to a traumatic incident from her past, which continues to haunt her dreams.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of romance and personal growth as Maddy interacts with Ben, a psychologist and ex-army officer determined to help her face her fears. Their developing relationship is complicated by Ben’s own family secrets and the arrival of Maddy’s mother, Helen. The book delves into the characters’ struggles with their histories and the future of the Havenbury Arms, creating a rich tapestry of emotions and revelations.
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Maddy fled the idyllic market town of Havenbury Magna three years ago, the scene of a traumatic incident she revisits most clearly in her dreams. Even so, when she is called back to help at the Havenbury Arms when her godfather Patrick suffers a heart attack, she is unprepared for the welter of emotions her return provokes. Psychologist and ex-army officer Ben is sure he can help Maddy to resolve her fears, until he finds himself falling for her, and struggling with a recently uncovered family secret of which Maddy is blissfully unaware. Then Maddy’s mother, Helen, arrives and Patrick himself must confront a few uncomfortable truths about his history and the pub’s future.
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