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The House At Rivers Edge is the latest novel from author Rachel Burton to be published via Boldwood Books.
1914:Â Anticipating a long summer of freedom at her friend’s family estate in Cambridge, Grace Villiers is disappointed by an unexpected addition to their party. Then the new arrival offers to teach Grace to swim, and she is forced to see there is more to Algernon Lake than his reputation. But, with war brewing across Europe, this will be a summer that changes everything for the young friends.
1997: Following her father’s sudden death, Barbara finds herself living with her mother in a house that is, literally, falling down around them. As she tries to put their new home in order, she discovers a photograph of her grandfather as a young man with his friend – two soldiers at the start of the First World War. Setting aside her grief, Barbara becomes determined to uncover their story, hoping it will bring her closer to the family she feels slipping away.
But when her search for answers opens up truths she isn’t prepared for, Barbara will come to realise, some secrets may be best left alone.
Rachel Burton’s latest novel offers a beautifully written dual-timeline story that delicately weaves together themes of memory, loss, and the enduring power of connection. Rachel’s writing excels in atmosphere. The contrasts between the idyllic, sunlit countryside of 1914 and the decaying home of 1997 are evocative and immersive, enhancing the novel’s reflective tone.
A thoughtful and emotionally rich story, perfect for readers who enjoy historical fiction with intergenerational secrets. While a few moments would benefit from more depth, The House at River’s Edge is ultimately a rewarding, quietly powerful read.
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