Crossing Over

Edie is living in an old farmhouse on the cliffs, and she is finding it difficult to comprehend the world around her. One day, she finds an uninvited guest in the barn, Jonah, who has just made it to England. Jonah is unprepared for what happens when he breaks into Edie's barn, and he is haunted by the prospect of being locked away and unable to trust anyone else. Crossing Over is a tale that celebrates compassion and considers the transcendent language of humanity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2023
Publisher: Renard Press Ltd

Edie's world is becoming increasingly perplexing, with words evading her grasp, familiar faces ignoring her, and workmen encroaching on her beloved landscape. Nestled in an old farmhouse on the cliffs, she struggles to find reasons to prevent well-intentioned meddlers from interfering. One day, an unexpected guest arrives in the barn, catapulting her into the past. Jonah, a weary traveler who has made his way to England, hopes for a better life. However, his journey was fraught with peril, and many of his companions did not survive. With his sights set on London, he finds himself lost and unprepared for the encounter that awaits him in Edie's barn. Haunted by the fear of being confined and unable to trust anyone, Edie, battling dementia and trauma, finds solace in an unlikely companionship with Jonah. Together, they navigate their separate worlds, seeking understanding and forging a bond that transcends their differences. "Crossing Over" is a tender and poignant tale that celebrates compassion and explores the profound language of humanity. It is a story that reminds us of the power of connection and the resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity.

Weight: 264g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804470220