By Bobby Palmer.
The eagerly awaited new novel from Bobby Palmer, author of the critically acclaimed debut Isaac and the Egg.
The story revolves around the Penwick family during a period of significant upheaval. Jack, recently laid off from work, wanders despondently through the city when he encounters an injured fox. After alerting animal protection services, Jack witnesses the fox being placed in a cage. Surprisingly, as the van doors close, the fox looks up at Jack and utters a heartfelt "Thank you."
Just as Jack grapples with this unexpected encounter, he receives a distressing phone call from his sister, informing him of their mother's disappearance. Despite his long-standing avoidance of his childhood home, Jack realises he can no longer delay his return.
Upon his arrival, Jack discovers Charlotte tending to their father, who was once distant during Jack's youth but is now grappling with dementia in his advanced years, while their mother is absent without a trace. Charlotte is clueless about their mother's whereabouts, while their father, Gerry, believes he knows but is unable to recall. Jack must embark on a journey to reconnect with the woodland surroundings of their home and bridge the gap with his father to unravel the mystery of his mother's disappearance and find inner peace.
After hearing so much about the author's other work, I was so happy to be offered a place on the book tour for Small Hours. Thank you so much to the author - Bobby Palmer as well as Ollie and the team at Headline Books for running to book tour!
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