Things We Lose in Waves
Things We Lose in Waves by Lucy Ayrton, published by Renegade Books on November 14, 2024, is a literary fiction novel that delves into the complexities of family, friendships, and the emotional weight of home. Set in the small town of Ravenspurn, which is gradually succumbing to the sea, the story follows Jenny as she returns from London after her father’s sudden death. Confronted by a landscape that feels foreign and the rifts with her past relationships, Jenny grapples with her responsibilities at her father’s pub and the memories that haunt her.
In this 416-page edition, readers will find a narrative that captures the claustrophobia of a town in decline and the personal struggles of its inhabitants. As Jenny navigates her childhood home, she faces the challenges of reconciling her past with her present, all while dealing with the secrets and regrets that linger in Ravenspurn. The novel explores themes of loss and resilience, inviting readers to reflect on how one can remain afloat when everything familiar begins to slip away.
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‘Brilliant’ DAILY MAIL
‘Moving . . . the characters are so vivid and memorable, I couldn’t stop thinking of them’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
‘An elegant, assured novel about family, friendships, secrets and the push-pull of home’ PRISCILLA MORRIS
Jenny’s world is falling apart.
Ravenspurn is falling into the sea. The little town is perched on a remote cliff, and every day, frequent storms are claiming more land, more homes and more livelihoods.
The news of her father’s sudden death forces Jenny’s return to her hometown from London, but the ravaged landscape now feels like a foreign place. In a small town like Ravenspurn, the rifts between her and those she once knew are so deep they threaten to swallow her whole.
Jenny is now responsible for her late father’s small pub, and its staff, Alex and Si – her former best friend and ex-boyfriend, now a couple. She’s stuck living in her childhood bedroom, orbiting awkwardly around her distant mother. Her boyfriend is still in London, separated by more than just distance. Each day that Jenny remains, the town seems to shrink around her, but she knows soon the pandemic will be over. Soon, she’ll be able to return to her real life.
But the secrets and the unspoken regrets that have come to haunt Jenny are not so easily escaped. In the claustrophobia of Ravenspurn, where can she turn?
A timely story of a home pushed to the breaking point; Things We Lose in Waves explores how you keep afloat when your world is falling away from underneath your feet.
‘Filled with complex characters and exquisite writing’ LOUISE HARE
‘Emotionally rich . . . this is a beautiful, atmospheric work’ ELIZABETH MCKENZIE
‘A writer to watch’ LAURIE PETROU
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