The Water Tower - Books 1-3

Chris Vobe

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The first three books in Chris Vobe's 'The Water Tower', a spellbinding series of literary fiction, now available in one volume!

Reunion: When journalist Adam Chapman returns to the village of his childhood, what he finds at first is an English idyll, untouched and unspoiled. But when plans to demolish the old Water Tower are announced, the perfect world of Little Bassington is fractured. Battle lines are drawn and long-buried secrets are on the cusp of being unearthed. As Adam struggles to navigate his own past, he finds himself drawn into an unexpected circle of acquaintances – including a woman from the Library to whom each of them will becoming inextricably linked. In the captivating first volume of the series, facets of love and loss intertwine, resulting in a raw and uncompromising tale that throws a spotlight on the complex dynamics of a community grappling with profound change.

Remembrance: Election fever has gripped the village of Little Bassington and the race for the Town Hall has intensified – with the fate of the Water Tower at stake. Long-buried feelings are rising to the surface, painful heartaches and disquieting realities look set to endure… and a decades-old secret, forgotten and left to gather dust, is discovered at Orchard House. As journalist Adam Chapman strikes a deal with the devil, librarian Victoria Kendall discovers that some choices remain inescapable. Steeped in themes of loyalty and allegiance, the second book in Chris Vobe’s gripping five-volume epic serves as a candidate exploration of the way we live with grief.

Revelation: As dark clouds loom over the village of Little Bassington, the secrets of one woman's hidden past are finally laid bare – propelling journalist Adam Chapman towards a watershed moment in his life. With the community left reeling, more than one resident finds themselves out in the cold. Elsewhere, Victoria Kendall is forced to navigate a high-stakes political game of cat-and-mouse as the sinister figure of Robert Grainger stands poised to play his hand. For those embroiled in the fight to save the Water Tower, destiny is calling. Packed with unexpected, immersive twists, the thrilling third instalment of ‘The Water Tower’ offers an emotional examination of redemption and the enduring power of love.

Disponível desde: 24/05/2023.

Comprimento de impressão: 788 páginas.

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