The Extraordinary Events of an Ordinary Life

Vicky is the youngest daughter of a well-to-do farmer in Wasdale, England in 1966. She worships her eldest brother, Chris, and envies her older sister, Toni. When Chris is in the grip of an obsession, divided loyalties, and a confidence crisis, Vicky must accept that even heroes fall from grace. She also craves a family of her own, but the price is higher than she dared to imagine. The novel imparts hope that it's never too late to bridge the generation gap and heal the wounds of the past.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2023
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

In the picturesque village of Wasdale, England, in 1966, twelve-year-old Vicky, the youngest daughter of a prosperous farmer, finds herself caught between the complexities of her inner world. She adores her eldest brother, Chris, while harboring envy for her glamorous older sister, Toni. The air is filled with the promise of a bright future, and Vicky's journey into womanhood unfolds alongside her family's trials.

Chris, consumed by an obsession that fragments his loyalties and undermines his confidence, inadvertently causes collateral damage. Vicky, driven by an intense passion yet powerless to intervene, must face the harsh reality that even heroes can fall from grace. Amidst this turmoil, she yearns for a family of her own, cherishing the bond she shares with her siblings and friends, as well as the women she eventually becomes a midwife. However, when the time finally arrives for her to fulfill her deepest desire, the cost is far greater than she could have ever imagined.

Set against the backdrop of a transformative era marked by significant social reform that revolutionized attitudes toward sex and sexuality, marriage, equality, and environmental issues, this heartwarming novel offers a beacon of hope. It reminds us that it is never too late to bridge the generation gap and heal the wounds of the past. Through the lives of Vicky and her family, readers are invited to explore the complexities of human relationships, the power of forgiveness, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Weight: 548g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803134994