



Homecoming (Hardback)
Luan Goldie (author)- 10+ in stock

Spanning across two decades and two continents, Homecoming is a nuanced and powerful tale of family, identity and coming to terms with the past.
For years Yvonne has tried to keep her demons buried and focus on moving forward. But her guilt is always with her and weighs heavily on her heart.
Kiama has had to grow up without a mother, and while there is so much he remembers about her, there is still plenty he doesn't know. And there's only one person who can fill in the gaps.
Lewis wants nothing more than to keep Kiama, his son, safe, but the thought of Kiama dredging up the past worries Lewis deeply. And Lewis doesn't know if he's ready to let the only woman he's ever loved back into his life.
When Kiama seeks Yvonne out and asks her to come with him to Kenya, the place that holds the answers to his questions, she knows she can't refuse. And this one act sets in motion an unravelling of the past that no one is ready for.
Moving between London and Kenya, and spanning almost two decades, Homecoming is a profound and moving story of love, family and friendship. It's about coming to terms with your past, opening yourself up to the exquisite pain and pleasure of love, and of what happens when three lost souls, all bound by one person, come together and finally share their truths.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008314620
Number of pages: 384
Weight: 630 g
Dimensions: 240 x 159 x 36 mm
MEDIA REVIEWS
Praise for Homecoming:
'Every character in the novel is observed with such incisive precision that they all feel entirely real to me now ... Masterfully written' - Beth O'Leary, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare
'A moving exploration of how one tragic moment can impact on multiple lives. I fell in love with Yvonne, Kiama and Lewis and had my fingers crossed for them throughout' - Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City
'Luan Goldie writes with a tender, delicate hand and extraordinary compassion for her characters ... A true tonic for our times' - Kia Abdullah, author of Take It Back
'A thoughtful novel about family, friendship and fitting in' - Red magazine
'A beautiful story about family, relationships and love' - Prima magazine
'Thought-provoking . . . this engaging novel focuses on love, family and identity' - Good Housekeeping
Praise for Luan Goldie:
'A sharp, funny, wonderful writer' - Diana Evans, bestselling author of Ordinary People
'Luan Goldie is one to watch. Her writing is heartfelt and sublime' - Abir Mukherjee, author of A Rising Man
'Compelling...finely crafted, compassionate' - Guardian
'A warm, confident writer with the lightest of touches' - Observer
'Pacey and powerful' - Mail on Sunday
'The type of story that will stay with you long after you've read the last page' - Closer
'Brilliant . . . touches on race, mental health and community in a fresh way' - Good Housekeeping
'A story of hope, a cheer to the strength and importance of community and resilience. Beautiful, assured and sincere' - Platinum magazine
'Flawlessly portrayed ... A riveting read' - Candis
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