Skimming Stones

Discover the profound journey in 'Skimming Stones,' a poignant novel that delves into love, loss, and healing. Grace, a dedicated nurse, first met her lover Nate during their teenage years, bound together in the emotional echoes of a hospital's waiting room, where siblings of cancer patients share their silent struggles. Now, as an adult, Grace navigates the intricate world of medicine, finding solace in its science and certainty. However, when the pressures of pediatric ward emergencies resurface haunting memories of her sister's illness, she must confront the emotional aftermath of her past. Journey with Grace as she travels to Lake Clifton, where the act of casting a stone across the serene lake reveals the ripples of her life experiences, reflecting on love’s resilience and the fragility of hope. With gripping prose, 'Skimming Stones' explores themes of memory, healing, and the intertwined lives influenced by personal tragedy. This novel is a perfect addition for readers interested in heartfelt stories of redemption, family bonds, and the emotional struggles faced by healthcare professionals. Immerse yourself in the unique narrative of 'Skimming Stones,' a must-read that resonates with both compassion and emotional depth—and is sure to leave a lasting impact.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760990640
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Fremantle Press
Pages: 336


Description:
Grace first met her lover, Nate, as a teenager, their bond forged in the corridors and waiting rooms where siblings of cancer patients sit on the sidelines.

Now an adult, for Grace, nursing is a comforting world of science and certainity. But the paediatric ward is also a place of miracles and heartbreak and, when faced with a dramatic emergency, Grace is confronted with memories of her sister's illness.

Heading south to Lake Clifton and the haunts of her childhood, Grace discovers that a stone cast across a lake sends out ripples long after the stone has gone.