The Turning Point - Softcover

North, Freya

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0008135037 ISBN 13: 9780008135034

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2015

Synopsis

Everyone deserves a new beginning. But sometimes fate isn’t on your side...

Over one short weekend, when Canadian musician Scott Emerson and British author Frankie Shaw meet by chance, a profound connection is made. Their homes are thousands of miles apart: Scott’s roots lie deep in the mountains of British Columbia while Frankie and her children live by the coast of Norfolk. Against all advice, they decide to see where this might go.

Over oceans and time zones, they make sacrifices and take risks, discovering along the way new truths about love and family. For the first time in a long while, it seems life could be very good. But fate has a tragic twist in store, one that could destroy all that was hoped for.

Poignant, engrossing and moving, The Turning Point is a novel about the importance of seizing happiness and trusting that love will always find a way.

About this title

About the Author:

Freya North is the author of a number of bestselling novels which have been translated into many languages.
She was born in London but lives in rural Hertfordshire with her family and other animals, where she writes from a stable in her back garden. A passionate reader since childhood, Freya was originally inspired by Mary Wesley, Rose Tremain and Barbara Trapido – fiction with strong female leads and original, sometimes eccentric, characters.
In 2012 she set up, and now runs, the Hertford Children’s Book Festival. She is also a judge for the CPRE Rural Living Awards, and also an ambassador for the charity Beating Bowel Cancer.
To connect with Freya and hear about events, unique competitions and sneak previews of what she’s writing, join her on Facebook, Twitter or her website.

Review:

‘A moving and poignant novel about long-distance love...will draw you in so deeply’ Heat

‘A richly drawn, romantic weepy for this summer’ Sunday Mirror

‘A moving tale about never taking life for granted’ Stylist

‘Keep the tissues close...a gripping love story’ Good Housekeeping

‘Thoughtful and moving’ Closer

‘An emotional tale about finding love in unexpected places’ The Herald

‘From the initial spark and through the unfolding drama, it is joyous but understated. And the great cruelties that life harbours are not forgotten, either.... full of warmth.’
The Lady

‘Gorgeously eloquent and touching, it is also a celebration of the wonderful glory of love and life’ Lovereading.co.uk

‘Get your tissues out for this one’ Woman and Home

'A stunning read about an impromptu meeting that alters two destinies' Daily Record

Praise for Freya North

‘Brimming with emotional drama and packing a huge twist, this story will keep you guessing until the very end’ Heat

‘I was gripped from the start and raced through to the end in one long sitting’ Sara Lawrence, Daily Mail

‘A lovely read that keeps you anticipating a twist that is nicely unexpected...I couldn’t put it down‘ Sarah Broadhurst, Lovereading.co.uk

‘If you like emotional family dramas with a twist you’ll love this’ Daily Express

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0008135037
• ISBN 13: 9780008135034
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480