At Hawthorn Time

In "At Hawthorn Time" by Melissa Harrison, narrated by Helen Ayres, four lives intersect in the rural village of Lodeshill as they grapple with personal struggles and the complexities of belonging. Howard and Kitty, a couple drifting apart after leaving London, face the challenges of their crumbling marriage, while Jamie dreams of escaping his small-town life and Jack, a transient figure, arrives to disrupt the status quo. This poignant narrative unfolds over a spring month, offering a stark yet evocative reflection on love, land, and loss in modern countryside Britain.