River Within

Three teenage friends find Danny Masters' drowned body in 1955. As the circumstances surrounding his death emerge, relationships and bonds develop, and other stories threaten to destroy an entire way of life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2020
Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

On a scorching summer day in 1955, the lifeless body of a young boy named Danny Masters was discovered by three of his teenage friends: Alexander, the heir to the sprawling country estate that neighboured the village, and his siblings Lennie and Tom, whose father served as the land agent for the Richmond family. Lennie, who was deeply in love with Alexander, found himself torn between his genuine affection for her and the possibility that he was merely playing with her emotions. Despite the tragic loss of her husband less than a year ago, Alexander's mother was constantly accompanied by her husband's brother, raising suspicions among the villagers.

As the days passed, the river began to reveal its secrets, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding Danny's death. The investigation uncovered a web of lies and deceit, threatening to unravel the tight-knit community that had existed for generations. Relationships were tested, and bonds were strained as the truth about Danny's death emerged.

In the weeks that followed, the river became a source of tension and anxiety for the villagers. They were divided over the course of action to take, with some demanding justice and others seeking to protect the reputation of those involved. As the stories continued to unfold, other secrets came to the surface, threatening to destroy the entire way of life that the villagers had known for so long.

Ultimately, the truth about Danny's death was revealed, and the consequences were far-reaching. The lives of those involved were forever changed, and the village was never the same again. The tragedy served as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of honesty and transparency in all relationships.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 145 x 219 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787702165