Home for Alice

Discover a captivating tale of love and resilience in Home for Alice by Gloria Cook. Published in 2017 by Ebury Publishing, this engrossing saga unfolds in a small Cornish mining town, where secrets run deep. The story follows Rachel Kivell, whose dreams of eloping with her married lover are shattered, leaving her heartbroken and disillusioned. Just when Rachel thinks her life can't get any more complicated, the endearing yet childlike Alice Bowden arrives at her doorstep, bringing unexpected warmth and hope. With 336 pages of rich storytelling, Gloria Cook invites readers to explore themes of love, loss, and the strength of community in this beautifully crafted narrative. Perfect for fans of fiction and sagas, Home for Alice promises to be a memorable read that will resonate long after the last page is turned.