Rachel Crowther transitioned from a twenty-year career in medicine to pursue her lifelong passion for writing fiction. With an MA in Creative Writing and a history of accolades for her short stories, she brings a unique perspective to her narrative work. Her fiction delves into the complexities of human relationships and the nuanced tapestry of life, characterized by a rich, evocative style. Crowther's writing offers readers deeply resonant explorations of love and existence.
The narrative explores the intertwined lives of two women grappling with their pasts while caring for an abandoned baby. As they confront long-buried traumas, their journey leads to a profound examination of truth and resilience. The novel delves into themes of motherhood, healing, and the complexities of human relationships, offering a deeply moving and thought-provoking experience.
'A wonderful page-turner of a novel' Fay Weldon on The Things You Do for LoveShe'd recognised in him something of herself: that sense of not belonging, of secrets fiercely kept . It's not long before old friendships - and old romances - are re-kindled.
'A wonderful page-turner of a novel about the complexity of female life, by a new writer who understands it all too well. Lou is balancing pregnancy with a crumbling relationship, while her younger sister, Kitty, begins to realise she may have to choose between love and her growing passion for music.