Walking Apart

Author(s): Catherine Finch

Location(s): Lancashire

Genre(s): Fiction

Era(s): Contemporary

Set in Lancashire’s beautiful Ribble Valley, Walking Apart explores a couple’s complex relationship as they plan for retirement.

David’s business sold a year ago. He can’t wait to spend more time with his wife – after all, her high-powered job has claimed her over the last few years – surely it’s his turn, now?

But Helen won’t let go. Headteacher of a large primary school, her stress levels are spiralling. She knows she should take things easier, yet she dreads losing her status as the boss.

David decides it’s high time he was in charge. His wife’s health is suffering, and he is becoming increasingly frustrated in his role as house husband. There are fells in the Lake District to climb, a whole world to explore and the years are slipping away.

As Helen and David battle for control, they find themselves drifting further apart when they should be pulling together. Thirty years is a long time, but can longevity be any guarantee that their marriage will survive?

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