In a Single Moment

"The Hottest Day of the 1976 Heatwave" is a story about two families, two babies, and one maddeningly hot day that will change their lives forever. Michelle is having her fourth child, Donna, while Sylvie has just given birth to her first child, Leonora. The date of their birth seems to be the only thing to connect them, but years in the future, their paths will cross again when Michelle comes looking for Sylvie.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 396 pages
Publication date: 09 November 2023
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

From the million-copy bestselling author Imogen Clark comes a story of two families, two babies, and one maddeningly hot day that will change their lives forever. It's the hottest day of the 1976 heatwave, and there's not a breath of fresh air in the labor ward at Lincoln County Hospital. Michelle is having her fourth child, a girl, while beloved husband Dean is sipping a cold pint in the pub. Their little house is already bursting at the seams, but Michelle is sure they'll find a way to stretch their budget and continue life as a blissfully chaotic, happy family. They name their new baby Donna.

In the next bed, exhausted and wearing a perfectly impractical lace-trimmed white nightgown, Sylvie has just given birth to her first child at forty and wants to sleep, while her oblivious husband Jeremy hovers and suggests he sketch this 'perfect moment.' The midwife thinks she'll feel more like bonding with her baby when she's had some rest, but Sylvie isn't so sure. She and Jeremy call their daughter Leonora.

When the two little girls are taken to their respective homes, the date of their birth seems to be the only thing to connect them. But one day, years in the future, their paths will cross again when Michelle comes looking for Sylvie—because something happened that blistering hot day, something they both deserve answers to.

Michelle and Dean's little house is bursting at the seams, but they are determined to make it work. They are a blissfully chaotic, happy family, with four children and a tight budget. On the hottest day of the 1976 heatwave, Michelle is in labor with her fourth child, a girl. Dean is in the pub, sipping a cold pint, while Michelle is in the labor ward at Lincoln County Hospital.

In the next bed, Sylvie has just given birth to her first child at forty. She is exhausted and wearing a impractical lace-trimmed white nightgown. Her oblivious husband Jeremy hovers and suggests he sketch the 'perfect moment.' The midwife thinks Sylvie will feel more like bonding with her baby when she's had some rest, but Sylvie isn't so sure.

When the two little girls are taken to their respective homes, the date of their birth seems to be the only thing that connects them. However, years in the future, their paths will cross again when Michelle comes looking for Sylvie. Something happened that blistering hot day, something they both deserve answers to.

Michelle and Dean's little house is still bursting at the seams, but they are determined to make it work. They are a blissfully chaotic, happy family, with four children and a tight budget. On the hottest day of the 1976 heatwave, Michelle is in labor with her fourth child, a girl. Dean is in the pub, sipping a cold pint, while Michelle is in the labor ward at Lincoln County Hospital.

In the next bed, Sylvie has just given birth to her first child at forty. She is exhausted and wearing a impractical lace-trimmed white nightgown. Her oblivious husband Jeremy hovers and suggests he sketch the 'perfect moment.' The midwife thinks Sylvie will feel more like bonding with her baby when she's had some rest, but Sylvie isn't so sure.

When the two little girls are taken to their respective homes, the date of their birth seems to be the only thing that connects them. However, years in the future, their paths will cross again when Michelle comes looking for Sylvie. Something happened that blistering hot day, something they both deserve answers to.

Years later, Michelle is a successful writer, and she is writing a book about the 1976 heatwave. She is researching the labor ward at Lincoln County Hospital and comes across the names of Donna and Leonora. She decides to visit the hospital and meet the two little girls.

When Michelle meets Donna and Leonora, she is struck by their similarities. They both have blonde hair and blue eyes, and they both have a passion for art. Michelle also learns that Donna and Leonora were born on the same day, the hottest day of the 1976 heatwave.

Michelle decides to investigate further and discovers that something happened on that blistering hot day that changed the lives of two families forever. She learns that Sylvie and Jeremy were in a car accident on their way to the hospital, and Sylvie was seriously injured. Jeremy was arrested for drunk driving, and Sylvie was left to raise their daughter alone.

Michelle also learns that Donna and Leonora were taken to different homes after their birth. Donna was adopted by a wealthy family, and Leonora was placed in foster care. However, the two girls never forgot each other and always kept in touch.

As Michelle continues her research, she discovers that Sylvie and Jeremy were never able to reunite. Jeremy was released from prison after serving his sentence, but Sylvie was too scared to face him again. She had lost everything she had ever loved, and she couldn't bear the thought of losing her daughter as well.

Michelle is determined to help Sylvie and Jeremy reunite. She writes a letter to Sylvie, telling her that she knows what happened on that blistering hot day and that she wants to help her. Sylvie is hesitant at first, but eventually, she agrees to meet Michelle.

When Sylvie and Michelle meet, it is a emotional reunion. Sylvie is overjoyed to see her daughter again, and Jeremy is filled with regret for the mistakes he made. Michelle helps them to reconnect, and they are able to forgive each other for their past mistakes.

Years later, Donna and Leonora are reunited as well. They are both grown up now, and they have a strong bond. They are grateful to Michelle for helping to reunite their families and for telling them the truth about what happened on that blistering hot day.

In conclusion, "The Heatwave" is a powerful story of two families, two babies, and one maddeningly hot day that will change their lives forever. It is a story of love, loss, and forgiveness, and it reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542034562