Caroline Upcher focuses on psychological character portraits, exploring the complexities of human relationships. Her style is described as penetrating and attentive to detail, emphasizing the inner lives of her protagonists. The author often maps themes of identity, memory, and the search for meaning in the modern world. Drawing on her background in film and journalism, she brings a unique perspective and narrative skill to her works.
Set against a backdrop of emotional depth, this novel explores a young woman's quest for love intertwined with her journey to understand her mother's history. The narrative weaves together themes of longing and reconciliation, creating a rich tapestry of family dynamics and personal growth. The author's acclaimed storytelling brings to life the complexities of relationships and the impact of the past on the present.
High-powered real estate agent Hope Collins-Calder is beginning to lose control of her life, but a new British nanny might be the key to her sanity and happiness.Annabel Quick has lived all her life with her mother in London, but after her mother dies, Annabel takes a job as a nanny in the Hamptons where she meets Sheldon, a handsome local carpenter, and then becomes very much a part of Hope Collins-Calder's family.