From the river it comes. To the river it always returns.
Alex, Lauren and Nancy are three women each trapped in their own lives, swept along by forces beyond their control. Alex is isolated in her abusive marriage, and struggles to keep her growing family together; Lauren is doing what she can to provide for her two boys; and Nancy dreams of escaping the care home that her son abruptly moved her into. But there’s another character in this story. Beckoning, menacing, hiding within bushes and behind shadows. What unites these women? And can they break the cycles holding them back?

Author Rachel Bower is visiting us at Hold Fast Bookshop to talk about her book ‘It Comes From The River’  

Rachel will be in conversation with us about the book, the characters, and about her writing process and influences.

If you would like to join us tickets are £9.99 which includes a signed paperback copy of Rachel’s book. Please book early as space is limited.

(If you already have a copy or are coming as a couple you can pick a different £9.99 book) We will be open from 6.30pm if you would like to grab a cuppa before we start  - Tea or coffee is included.

Event starts at 7pm. Please drop us a message if you have any questions!

REVIEWS OF ‘IT COMES FROM THE RIVER’

‘A gritty and captivating tale of resilience, violence and the power of female solidarity’ HARPER'S BAZAAR
‘Haunting, lyrical and thoroughly gripping’ CLARE FISHER
‘Thrilling, poetic, dark and alive – a shimmering gemstone of a debut’ ALICE ASH