A Different River

I loved the twists and turns of the story, Miriam’s unconventional decision on how to “escape”, her dealing with the various family issues, her relationships both romantic and otherwise – and the fact that what looks like the perfect outcome can still sometimes leave you with the feeling that maybe it isn’t enough. Being Anne (https://beinganne.com)

Fiction, Novels

£8.99

Miriam had been freewheeling into a comfortable future, but after a bitter betrayal she’s stuck between the dual spectres of maternal servitude and obligation to her octogenarian parents.

A random encounter at the local arts centre presents her with job opportunity she would never have imagined in a million years. Mere weeks later, on a visit to her childhood home, she hears news that offers a chance to rewrite the past.

Given the luxury of hindsight, making the right decisions about her professional and private lives should be a breeze… But can Miriam’s instincts be trusted? There’s only one way to find out, she must pinch her nose and jump right in.

Praise for Jo Verity’s novels

"A ripping yarn...pitch perfect evocation of childhood and sibling relationships" Marcel Theroux, Daily Telegraph

"Witty and intelligent AND a page turner. This is a book that you put down with regret and reach for with relish every chance you get.” Western Mail

"Humane and subtle, a keenly observed exploration of the way we live now...” Stephen May