When Grace Went Away

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When Grace Went Away by Meredith Appleyard is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and the complexities of relationships. It follows the story of four estranged siblings who are brought back together by circumstances they cannot ignore. The novel delves into themes of forgiveness, understanding, and the enduring bonds of family, set against the backdrop of life's unexpected challenges.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartfelt explorations of family dynamics and emotional healing. It delves into themes of loss, love, and redemption, set in a rural Australian backdrop that adds a unique charm and depth to the story. If stories about resilience and personal growth resonate with you, this one could be a perfect fit.

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When Grace Went Away

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'With a deft hand, Meredith Appleyard shows us the beating - and sometimes aching - heart of rural Australia. A poignant tale with characters that linger long after the last page.' Bestselling Australian Author Tricia Stringer

She's gone ... will her family pull together, or fall further apart?

'Functionally dysfunctional.' That's how financial analyst Grace Fairley describes her family in the small South Australian farming community of Miners Ridge - a family fractured by tragedy and kept that way by anger, resentment, and petty jealousies. As the eldest sibling, Grace tries to keep the family in touch, but now she's accepted a promotion to the London office. Time-zones and an enormous workload mean she's forced to take a step back, although she finds time to stay in contact with Miners Ridge landscape gardener Aaron Halliday.

Sarah Fairley, Grace's mother, fled Miners Ridge and her embittered husband eight years ago. Now, in the absence of Grace, she finds herself pulled back to the small town where her estranged children and grandchildren live. Drawn into the local community, and trying to rebuild family relationships, she uncovers a long-kept secret that could change her world ...

Can Grace, Sarah and their family find a way to heal? Who will have the courage to make the first move?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781489254597

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 May 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: HQ Fiction

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 545g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Meredith Appleyard lives in the Clare Valley wine-growing region of South Australia. As a registered nurse and midwife she practised in a wide range of country health settings, including the Royal Flying Doctor Service. She has been an agency nurse in London and a volunteer in Vietnam. When a friend challenged Meredith to do what she'd always wanted to do – write a novel – she saved up, took time off work, sat down at the computer and wrote her first novel. Realising after the first rejection letter she needed to learn more about the craft of writing, she attended workshops, joined a writers' group and successfully completed an Advanced Diploma of Arts in Professional Writing with the Adelaide Centre for Arts. Meredith lives with her husband and border collie Lily, and when she's not writing she's reading! meredithappleyard.com.au

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