In the Approaches

Set in a quiet English coastal village, "In The Approaches" follows a charismatic Irish family who arrive in 1971, revealing a strange and tragic history over the years that follow. Thirteen years later, a mysterious visitor seeks to uncover the village's secrets, but local resistance complicates his quest. Nicola Barker’s tenth novel weaves a twisted tale of seaside idylls, dark humor, and the exploration of faith amidst a sharply contrasting 1984-era setting.