The Hidden Cottage
The Hidden Cottage by Erica James, published by Orion in February 2013, is a digital original that spans 372 pages. This novel explores the complexities of family dynamics through the life of Mia Channing, who appears to lead an enviable existence in the village of Little Pelham. However, beneath the surface, Mia grapples with the challenges of maintaining her marriage and family relationships, particularly when a shocking revelation from her daughter Daisy disrupts their lives during a family gathering.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of personal sacrifice and the quest for self-identity. As Mia navigates her role as peacemaker, she encounters Owen Fletcher, who has purchased the Hidden Cottage as a means of escape. This meeting prompts Mia to reflect on her own desires and the possibility of change in her life. The story invites contemplation on the balance between familial obligations and personal fulfillment, making it a thoughtful exploration of the choices we make.
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We all hide things, some more than others…
Mia Channing appears to have an enviable life: a beautiful home in the village of Little Pelham, a happy, stable marriage, a job she enjoys and three grown-up children to whom she’s devoted.
But appearances are deceiving; the truth is that it’s all a precarious balancing act. When the family gather for her son’s thirtieth birthday, Daisy, her youngest daughter, drops a bombshell in the way only Daisy can. Once again Mia finds herself cast in the role of peacemaker. It’s a role she’s tired of, particularly since her husband refuses to believe he’s responsible for the problems they’re facing. Not surprisingly, Mia longs for escape.
For Owen Fletcher, buying the Hidden Cottage was the fulfilment of a lifelong dream and provides the perfect escape for him. When Mia meets him, she must decide whether she has the courage to do something for herself for a change. And if she does, can she ever go back to the life of compromise she had before?
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