Restoring Hope (Paperback)

Philippa Cleall

ISBN 10: 1764281330 / ISBN 13: 9781764281331

Published by Ark House Press, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. Can she find safety and belonging-before the past finds her?After escaping an abusive marriage, Hope Elkins returns to the quiet town of Wombat Valley to reopen her late grandmother's cafe, The Hearth-not to chase a dream, but to rebuild her life.Drawn in by the scent of wood-fired pizza and the warmth of old and new faces, Hope begins to find more than comfort within the cafe's walls. As The Hearth fills with stories and second chances, she forms unlikely bonds with others-Ruby, a fiercely guarded teen; Nova, a young mother on the run; and Joe, the gentle local vet carrying grief of his own.With the support of her new community, Hope begins to heal-and is gently drawn back to the faith she thought she'd left behind. But when a charming, dangerous figure from her past resurfaces, she must decide whether to stand firm in the life she's begun to rebuild-or risk losing it all.Restoring Hope is a tender, uplifting story of resilience, rediscovery, and the quiet strength found in faith, friendship, and a place to belong. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Restoring Hope (Paperback)
• Publisher: Ark House Press
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1764281330
• ISBN 13: 9781764281331
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Can she find safety and belonging-before the past finds her?

After escaping an abusive marriage, Hope Elkins returns to the quiet town of Wombat Valley to reopen her late grandmother's café, The Hearth-not to chase a dream, but to rebuild her life.

Drawn in by the scent of wood-fired pizza and the warmth of old and new faces, Hope begins to find more than comfort within the café's walls. As The Hearth fills with stories and second chances, she forms unlikely bonds with others-Ruby, a fiercely guarded teen; Nova, a young mother on the run; and Joe, the gentle local vet carrying grief of his own.

With the support of her new community, Hope begins to heal-and is gently drawn back to the faith she thought she'd left behind. But when a charming, dangerous figure from her past resurfaces, she must decide whether to stand firm in the life she's begun to rebuild-or risk losing it all.

Restoring Hope is a tender, uplifting story of resilience, rediscovery, and the quiet strength found in faith, friendship, and a place to belong.

About the Author

Philippa Cleall is a Children's and Family Counsellor and volunteer Court Chaplain on the South Coast of NSW, Australia. Her debut novel, Restoring Hope, inspired by her work and personal life journey, has been written to encourage people healing from painful relationships and those supporting them. She has a heart for seeing faith communities become places that are more trauma-informed so they can care for those hurting with wisdom, compassion, grace, and truth.www.philippacleall.com.au