Connie Darke is trying to run away from the traumas in her past, and it’s led her home, to the small rural council estate she left almost 20 years earlier.
Matilda Reynolds has spent most of her long life in the Worcestershire village of Stonecastle, and she’s content there, with her animals and her solitude. Until a fall lands her in hospital, and Matilda has to turn to her strange young neighbour Connie for help looking after her home.
Out of their tentative arrangement, each woman gains a new sense of community. But before long, that community comes under threat when the council decides to sell the estate, to make way for expensive developments.
Connie and Matilda are determined to fight for their home, whatever it takes…
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In this touching tale, Connie seeks refuge in her childhood home after life takes a toll. Her observant walks reveal the lives of neighbors, including Matilda, an elderly recluse surrounded by cherished memories. Forced by circumstances, Connie cares for Matilda’s animals, forming a heartwarming bond. As the threat of eviction looms due to council and developer plans, Connie and Matilda rally the community in a fight for their homes. The narrative beautifully explores themes of friendship, resilience, community, and overcoming trauma. Compassionately told, it serves as a poignant reminder to be kind, showcasing the power of human connection. An insightful, engaging, and uplifting story of standing up for what’s right and finding solace in unexpected places.
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