Straw Hat

John Grant and his wife Susan buy a beautiful scenic painting from the late 19th century, which is a portal for past misfortunes. Their daughter's nanny leaves without saying goodbye, and John's sadness is intensified when he learns she is dying of cancer. Despite all the odds, he does see her again one day.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2020
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

John Grant and his wife Susan, a middle-class couple, find themselves at a crossroads after dropping off their ailing daughter at St. Richards Hospital in Chichester. Deciding to explore the local auction rooms, they stumble upon a captivating scenic painting from the late 19th century. Captivated by its beauty, they purchase it without realizing its profound connection to a calamity that occurred long ago. As they bring the painting back to their farmhouse, they begin to witness its eerie effects, as it acts as a portal for past misfortunes, causing their lives and those of their children to spiral into a hellish existence.

Adding to their woes, their daughter's nanny, overwhelmed by her love for John, abruptly leaves without saying goodbye. John's sorrow intensifies when he learns several years later that his daughter is dying of cancer. When he receives the news of her flight to a clinic in Florida, he realizes he will never see her again. However, against all odds, a definitive day arrives when John is finally reunited with his daughter.

The painting, which had held the key to their anguish, now serves as a symbol of hope and redemption. Through their shared experience, John and Susan find strength and healing, and their lives are forever transformed. The painting, once a source of darkness, becomes a testament to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit.

Weight: 388g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789016222