The Years She Stole
JONATHAN HARVEY (PAN, £7.99)
We love everything Corrie scribe Jonathan Harvey writes, and if you have yet to discover his novels, this is a perfect place to start. In 2017, we join Rachel, who’s rushed home to the village where she grew up to say goodbye to her mum – a woman she’s always had a strained relationship with. When she begins packing up her things, Rachel makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile, in 1978, Shirley is on holiday at Butlins when she meets Doug, a much older and very married man. But their friendship soon turns into something quite different, with earth-shattering results.