Rebecca Gregson, a former BBC and newspaper journalist, brings keen observation and narrative skill to her literary work. Her writing delves into the complexities of the human experience, exploring themes with depth and nuance. Through her engaging prose, Gregson captures the spirit of the times, offering readers a reflection of the world around us.
A compelling tale from a talented storyteller - Caitlin, mother of four, nurtures her past as if it were another of her babies. But she is married to a man who resolutely neglects his past until he finds an old girlfriend on a reunion website. As his attention turns away from the present, so Caitlin determines to find excitement in the here and now. All too quickly, everyones future happiness not least her childrens is under threat . . .
Watching her beloved sister Diana die, Maggie Day ponders the complex ties that bind the five Barton girls, now middle-aged women. A deathbed slip-of-the-tongue raises unanswered questions, and Maggie determines to uncover the truth about her family.
For years Katherine, her husband Johnny and their friends Beth and Patrick have been contributing to a "millennium fund", to ensure they see in the millennium with style. But during the summer of 1999 the pressure gets too much, and cracks begin to show in friendships, marriages and family life.