Runaway Wife

A poignant novel about the power of fresh starts and second chances from the Sunday Times bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Lucy Diamond.

'A writer I'd follow anywhere' Katie Fforde
'It's so lovely to find an author you love' Marian Keyes
'Such a brilliant writer' Jill Mansell

Rose Pritchard has fled her abusive husband with little more than the clothes on her back—and her slightly eccentric, but exceedingly smart, seven-year-old daughter.

In search of a better life, they journey to a tiny but picturesque Cumbrian village. The beauty of the surrounding countryside gives Rose a renewed sense of hope, and she soon seizes the chance to reconnect with figures from the past.

Drawing on her newfound strength, Rose comes to understand that it's not what you leave behind that defines you, but what you're running toward.

Praise for Rowan Coleman's bestselling novels:

'I've always loved Rowan's writing' Lucy Dillon
'Beautifully written' Daily Mail
'There is a lovely smooth glow to the writing' Matt Haig
'Epic . . .' Red Magazine
'Painfully real and utterly heartbreaking... wonderfully uplifting' Lisa Jewell
'Stupendous' Lucy Diamond
'Utterly life affirming' Jenny Colgan
'A book you will carry with you long after the last page' Milly Johnson
'Magical, wonderful and beautifully written.' Trisha Ashley
'Whenever I read a Rowan Coleman novel, I am always taken on a great adventure' Alice Peterson
'Beautiful' Louise Beech
'Life-affirming and joyful' Sara Sheridan