The World at my Feet
“Brought me to tears. What a beautifully written and incredibly moving novel”
“Poignant and perceptive”
The secrets that bind us can also tear us apart…
Thirty years ago. Harriet is a journalist. Her job takes her to dangerous places, where she asks questions and tries to make a difference. But when she is sent to Romania, to the state orphanages the world is only just learning about, she is forced to rethink her most important rule.
The present day. Ellie is a gardener. Her garden is her sanctuary, her pride and joy. But, though she spends long days outdoors, she hasn’t set foot beyond her gate for far too long. Now someone enters her life who could finally be the reason she needs to overcome her fears.
From post-revolution Romania to the idyllic English countryside, The World at My Feet is the story of two women, two worlds, and a journey of self-discovery that spans a lifetime.
“Profoundly moving . . . Ellie’s backstory is handled with the kind of sensitivity and delicacy that’s the mark of an exceptionally accomplished writer”
“A bittersweet and beautifully written novel with a very big heart. Perfect for readers who want a real page-turner that leaves them happier at the end”