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Fleeing Melbourne for a village in the Yorkshire Dales had felt right. Sanctuary, Id thought.
But nowhere is as straightforward as it first appears.
When Giselle flees to the north Yorkshire village of Hollydale, she doesnt give much thought to what she might find there. She's more concerned with what she's leaving behind a toxic marriage, the loss of her beloved sister, Lina, and the cloud of suspicion over the circumstances of Lina's death.
But in this small community she makes new and fascinating friends, chief among them Margaret, a wealthy elderly local who lives in Chatswood Hall, the mansion perched on a hill above the village, and Tom, the local handyman. Giselle hopes to start life over, but the past cannot be outrun and her husband will not be cut loose, threatening to arriveÂin Hollydale at any moment.
ISBN: 9781761153532
Author(s): Kirsten Alexander
"After the Fall" by Kirsten Alexander is aimed at readers who appreciate historical fiction intertwined with drama and mystery. The novel delves into complex moral dilemmas and covers a tragic event's impact on a small community. This makes it appealing to adults who enjoy thought-provoking narratives set against the backdrop of historical contexts, particularly those interested in exploring themes of justice and human fallibility.
The book is written with a mature audience in mind, incorporating a sophisticated narrative style. It features well-developed characters and intricate plots that require a thoughtful engagement with the text. The vocabulary is moderately advanced, suitable for adult readers or older teenagers with an interest in more complex storytelling and historical nuances.
"After the Fall" by Kirsten Alexander falls within the historical fiction genre, intertwined with mystery and drama. The narrative often explores themes of family secrets and societal tensions against a meticulously depicted 20th-century backdrop, engaging readers with its period-specific setting and emotionally driven storyline.
