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That Terrible Woman
Literature & Fiction
4.4* on Amazon. FROM THE COMPLEX family dynamics of a small English village to the lasting scars of childhood, Edna Watson is both cantankerous and compassionate—the woman that you love to hate.
When her cousin calls to report her father's passing, Edna sees a chance for closure of a shocking incident that happened when she was five years old. But attending her Uncle's funeral means confronting the memory that has dogged her life with shame and insecurity.
A stranger wants to buy her house and despite her protestations, he seems intent on bullying her into submission. Why is her house so important to him?
Opening a previously unopened box belonging to her late mother, Edna revisits painful memories she’s tried to forget whilst uncovering life-changing and distressing secrets.
Can she face her demons and heal decades-old wounds, or will the terrible circumstances of her childhood destroy her last chance for peace?
That Terrible Woman is a powerful and bittersweet novel of love and hate, loss and resentment, the corrosive effects of long-held grudges, and the redemption found in forgiveness.
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Women's family saga
From the complex family dynamics of a small English village to the lasting scars of childhood, Edna Watson is both cantankerous and compassionate –the woman that you love to hate. When her cousin calls to report her father's passing, Edna sees a chance for closure of a shocking incident that happened when she was five years old. But attending her Uncle’s funeral means confronting the memory that has dogged her life with shame and insecurity. Opening a previously unopened box belonging to her late mother, Edna revisits painful memories she's tried to forget, whilst uncovering life changing and distressing secrets. Can she face her demons and heal decades-old wounds? Or will the terrible circumstances of her childhood destroy her last chance of peace? Skillfully weaving together multiple timelines, ”That Terrible Woman” explores the lasting impact of childhood experiences and the healing power of forgiveness yet still introducing wit and humour. With its intricate plot and richly drawn characters, "That Terrible Woman" is a powerful and bittersweet novel of love and hate loss and resentment, which takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, uncovering shocking revelations and rooting for her ultimate redemption.
Women's family saga
I wanted to create a character that readers would find both frustrating and endearing whilst incorporating some wit and humour. Edna's journey is one that I hope will resonate with anyone who has struggled to come to terms with their past. Through her story, I aimed to explore how the events of our childhood shape us, and how it's never too late to confront our demons and find redemption.From the complex family dynamics of a small English village to the lasting scars of childhood, Edna Watson is both cantankerous and compassionate –the woman that you love to hate. An unexpected call from her cousin sees a chance for closure of a shocking incident that happened when she was five years old. But attending her Uncle’s funeral means confronting the memory that has dogged her life with shame and insecurity. Opening her late mother's previously unopened box Edna revisits painful memories she's tried to forget, whilst uncovering life changing and distressing secrets. Can she face her demons and heal decades-old wounds? Or will the terrible circumstances of her childhood destroy her last chance of peace? Weaving together multiple timelines, ”That Terrible Woman” explores the lasting impact of childhood experiences and the healing power of forgiveness yet still introducing wit and humour. With its intricate plot and richly drawn characters, "That Terrible Woman" is a bittersweet novel of love and hate loss and resentment, which takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, uncovering shocking revelations and rooting for her ultimate redemption.
Women's family saga
From the complex family dynamics of a small English village to the lasting scars of childhood, Edna Watson is both cantankerous and compassionate –the woman that you love to hate. When her cousin calls to report her father's passing, Edna sees a chance for closure of a shocking incident that happened when she was five years old. But attending her Uncle’s funeral means confronting the memory that has dogged her life with shame and insecurity. Opening a previously unopened box belonging to her late mother, Edna revisits painful memories she's tried to forget, whilst uncovering life changing and distressing secrets. Can she face her demons and heal decades-old wounds? Or will the terrible circumstances of her childhood destroy her last chance of peace? Skillfully weaving together multiple timelines, ”That Terrible Woman” explores the lasting impact of childhood experiences and the healing power of forgiveness yet still introducing wit and humour. With its intricate plot and richly drawn characters, "That Terrible Woman" is a powerful and bittersweet novel of love and hate loss and resentment, which takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, uncovering shocking revelations and rooting for her ultimate redemption.
Women's family saga
I wanted to create a character that readers would find both frustrating and endearing whilst incorporating some wit and humour. Edna's journey is one that I hope will resonate with anyone who has struggled to come to terms with their past. Through her story, I aimed to explore how the events of our childhood shape us, and how it's never too late to confront our demons and find redemption.From the complex family dynamics of a small English village to the lasting scars of childhood, Edna Watson is both cantankerous and compassionate –the woman that you love to hate. An unexpected call from her cousin sees a chance for closure of a shocking incident that happened when she was five years old. But attending her Uncle’s funeral means confronting the memory that has dogged her life with shame and insecurity. Opening her late mother's previously unopened box Edna revisits painful memories she's tried to forget, whilst uncovering life changing and distressing secrets. Can she face her demons and heal decades-old wounds? Or will the terrible circumstances of her childhood destroy her last chance of peace? Weaving together multiple timelines, ”That Terrible Woman” explores the lasting impact of childhood experiences and the healing power of forgiveness yet still introducing wit and humour. With its intricate plot and richly drawn characters, "That Terrible Woman" is a bittersweet novel of love and hate loss and resentment, which takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, uncovering shocking revelations and rooting for her ultimate redemption.
Women's family saga
From the complex family dynamics of a small English village to the lasting scars of childhood, Edna Watson is both cantankerous and compassionate –the woman that you love to hate. When her cousin calls to report her father's passing, Edna sees a chance for closure of a shocking incident that happened when she was five years old. But attending her Uncle’s funeral means confronting the memory that has dogged her life with shame and insecurity. Opening a previously unopened box belonging to her late mother, Edna revisits painful memories she's tried to forget, whilst uncovering life changing and distressing secrets. Can she face her demons and heal decades-old wounds? Or will the terrible circumstances of her childhood destroy her last chance of peace? Skillfully weaving together multiple timelines, ”That Terrible Woman” explores the lasting impact of childhood experiences and the healing power of forgiveness yet still introducing wit and humour. With its intricate plot and richly drawn characters, "That Terrible Woman" is a powerful and bittersweet novel of love and hate loss and resentment, which takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, uncovering shocking revelations and rooting for her ultimate redemption.
Women's family saga
I wanted to create a character that readers would find both frustrating and endearing whilst incorporating some wit and humour. Edna's journey is one that I hope will resonate with anyone who has struggled to come to terms with their past. Through her story, I aimed to explore how the events of our childhood shape us, and how it's never too late to confront our demons and find redemption.From the complex family dynamics of a small English village to the lasting scars of childhood, Edna Watson is both cantankerous and compassionate –the woman that you love to hate. An unexpected call from her cousin sees a chance for closure of a shocking incident that happened when she was five years old. But attending her Uncle’s funeral means confronting the memory that has dogged her life with shame and insecurity. Opening her late mother's previously unopened box Edna revisits painful memories she's tried to forget, whilst uncovering life changing and distressing secrets. Can she face her demons and heal decades-old wounds? Or will the terrible circumstances of her childhood destroy her last chance of peace? Weaving together multiple timelines, ”That Terrible Woman” explores the lasting impact of childhood experiences and the healing power of forgiveness yet still introducing wit and humour. With its intricate plot and richly drawn characters, "That Terrible Woman" is a bittersweet novel of love and hate loss and resentment, which takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, uncovering shocking revelations and rooting for her ultimate redemption.
Women's family saga
From the complex family dynamics of a small English village to the lasting scars of childhood, Edna Watson is both cantankerous and compassionate –the woman that you love to hate. When her cousin calls to report her father's passing, Edna sees a chance for closure of a shocking incident that happened when she was five years old. But attending her Uncle’s funeral means confronting the memory that has dogged her life with shame and insecurity. Opening a previously unopened box belonging to her late mother, Edna revisits painful memories she's tried to forget, whilst uncovering life changing and distressing secrets. Can she face her demons and heal decades-old wounds? Or will the terrible circumstances of her childhood destroy her last chance of peace? Skillfully weaving together multiple timelines, ”That Terrible Woman” explores the lasting impact of childhood experiences and the healing power of forgiveness yet still introducing wit and humour. With its intricate plot and richly drawn characters, "That Terrible Woman" is a powerful and bittersweet novel of love and hate loss and resentment, which takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, uncovering shocking revelations and rooting for her ultimate redemption.
Women's family saga
From the complex family dynamics of a small English village to the lasting scars of childhood, Edna Watson is both cantankerous and compassionate –the woman that you love to hate. When her cousin calls to report her father's passing, Edna sees a chance for closure of a shocking incident that happened when she was five years old. But attending her Uncle’s funeral means confronting the memory that has dogged her life with shame and insecurity. Opening a previously unopened box belonging to her late mother, Edna revisits painful memories she's tried to forget, whilst uncovering life changing and distressing secrets. Can she face her demons and heal decades-old wounds? Or will the terrible circumstances of her childhood destroy her last chance of peace? Skillfully weaving together multiple timelines, ”That Terrible Woman” explores the lasting impact of childhood experiences and the healing power of forgiveness yet still introducing wit and humour. With its intricate plot and richly drawn characters, "That Terrible Woman" is a powerful and bittersweet novel of love and hate loss and resentment, which takes us on an emotional rollercoaster, uncovering shocking revelations and rooting for her ultimate redemption.
