The Counsellor

Gillian Jackson

Maison d'édition: Next Chapter

Synopsis

She listens for a living. But will anyone hear her when she needs it most?
 
Ten years after the tragic loss of her husband, Maggie Sayer has built a quiet life in the close-knit town of Fenbridge. As a counsellor, she dedicates her days to helping others find hope and healing. With her dog Ben by her side and her best friend Sue keeping things light at the health centre, Maggie seems to have found her rhythm again.
 
But the lives of her clients weigh heavily on her shoulders. Julie, a young mother trapped in a violent marriage. Janet, burdened by a secret too painful to voice. Karen, haunted by a childhood marked by loss. As personal boundaries begin to blur, danger draws closer than Maggie expects.
 
Then Peter walks in, emotionally adrift and with demons of his own. Their connection is immediate but fragile, and Maggie must decide whether to retreat into safety... or take a leap of faith.
 
Tender and deeply human, Gillian Jackson's THE COUNSELLOR is a gripping story of courage and resilience.

Disponible depuis: 30/06/2025.

Longueur d'impression: 324 pages.

Fiction contemporaine

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