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A powerfully imagined futuristic thriller. The Keepers conjures up a menacing twenty-second century England fragmented by civil war and a Great Devastation. The law of the land is in the hands of the Keepers who enforce peace and happiness at any cost. To want knowledge and freedom is treason. To rebel is the ultimate crime. This is the story of Esther, a member of a secret network of dissidents, who risks life and love to break free, for herself and for the future; of Callum, a powerful rebel who mysteriously appears and demands Esther's collaboration. Against a background of chilling hostility and suspicion, a fragile trust develops united by one aim: to overthrow the regime of the Keepers. Building up to a searing climax, this is an unputdownable novel about power, betrayal and a passion for freedom which ultimately transcends both -- Amazon

Martha Cooper's return from Australia confronts her with haunting memories of her past, particularly the tragic drowning of teenager Mike Boothman in the river at Arton. As she navigates her emotions and the impact of this loss, Martha must reconcile her grief and the unresolved issues surrounding that fateful event. The narrative explores themes of memory, loss, and the struggle for closure.