The Colour Of Hope

Susan Madison

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Corgi Books
04 February 2013

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

The Colour of Hope is the unforgettable story of a family torn apart by tragic events, but who nevertheless find the courage to overcome their circumstances and rebuild their love for one another.

All her life, she had feared death by water. All her life, she had imagined the death would be her own.

Every year, the Connelly family spends its summers at Carter's House in Sweetharbour, New England. It's a peaceful place, full of happy memories, the scent of pinewoods and a spectacular view of the coastline. And every summer Ruth's teenage children, Will and Josie, try to persuade their mother to give up her prestigious job at a Boston law firm and move there permanently. But Ruth has worked too hard, too long, to want to start again at the bottom.

This summer seems far removed from those idyllic days. Ruth and her husband Paul are growing apart, and her relationship with Josie, an impetuous, artistic young woman, has reached breaking point. Ruth tries to tell herself that Josie is just a mass of bewildered hormones, but it pains her to see the hatred in her daughter's eyes.

One fateful afternoon they go on a boating trip together and are caught in a terrible storm during which Josie is swept overboard. Her body is never recovered and the family is tormented by grief and guilt. Ruth buries herself in her work and refuses to discuss the tragic events, and Paul cannot bear it when his wife pushes him away all the time. Will strives valiantly to cope with his own loss and keep the family together, but it is a huge responsibility for a fourteen-year-old boy.

By: Susan Madison
Imprint: Corgi Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 106mm, Spine: 31mm
Weight: 260g
ISBN: 9780552168403
ISBN 10: 0552168408
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 04 February 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Susan Madison, was born in Oxford and now divides her time between Oxford and Tasmania. He first novel The Colour of Hope is published by Corgi.

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Madiosn has drawn finely developed characters who inspire empathy, humor, and even exasperation...a surprise ending keeps the reader guessing until the final pages. -- Library Journal Skillfully crafted and smoothly wirtten. -- Publishers Weekly

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