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Jennie Ensor

    Jennie Ensor tackles controversial subjects in her novels, exploring themes from Islamic terrorism and war crimes to child abuse and sexual exploitation. Her writing demonstrates a bold approach to dark psychological drama as well as brazen comedies about the perils of midlife. Drawing from her background as a journalist, Ensor often delves into complex societal issues, transforming them into compelling narratives. Her work showcases a unique literary voice unafraid to examine the less comfortable aspects of the human experience.

    Blind Side
    Silenced
    Not Having It All
    The Bad Neighbour
    The Girl In His Eyes
    • 2023

      The Bad Neighbour

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Set against the backdrop of the Covid pandemic in March 2020, the story unfolds in the quaint village of Brampton. Tara Sanderson, a proactive local, initiates a community group aimed at supporting vulnerable residents during lockdown. Among those she assists is elderly Elspeth Chambers, her longtime neighbor, who relies on Tara for essential supplies like food and medicine, highlighting themes of community, friendship, and resilience in challenging times.

      The Bad Neighbour
    • 2021
    • 2019

      Not Having It All

      a brazen comedy about the perils of midlife

      • 406 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      The story explores the internal struggles of neuroscientist Bea Hudson as she grapples with feelings of inadequacy in motherhood and the challenges of balancing her career with family life. Tensions escalate when her husband suspects her of infidelity with her best friend, setting off a series of events that culminate in a personal crisis for Bea. The narrative delves into themes of guilt, identity, and the complexities of relationships.

      Not Having It All
    • 2018

      Her father abused her when she was a child. For years she was too afraid to speak out. But now she suspects he's found another victim...

      The Girl In His Eyes
    • 2017

      an you ever truly know someone? And what if you suspect the unthinkable?London, 2005. Georgie is attracted to Nikolai, a volatile ex- soldier she meets in a pub. Despite her friend Julian's warnings, she's tempted to risk everything. Then she begins to suspect that the Russian is hiding something terrible from her...

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