Love in the Present Tense

Shortlisted for the British Book Awards and a Richard and Judy Best Read, this compelling story follows the lives of Leonard, a wise young boy with a mysterious past, his teenage mother Pearl, and their neighbor Mitch. As Pearl suddenly disappears, leaving Leonard behind, the novel explores themes of love, loss, and the complex intertwining of truth and memory. Through its deeply connected characters, the story delves into the enduring power of love and the extraordinary ways it manifests.