The Making of Us by Debbie Howells
The Making of Us by Debbie Howells
Two people are about to take off on a journey that could change their whole lives…
As the plane surges up into the clouds, Stevie finds herself clutching the hand of the stranger sitting in the seat next to her.
It is a moment that will change everything. But Ned is heading to see his dying mother, and Stevie is returning to France to escape a terrible loss in her past. Neither of them can think about that tiny flame that just flickered between them.
But then their paths keep crossing, leading them both to the same beautiful community garden in a small French village; run by a mysterious old man named Zeke – a man with many of his own secrets.
As it becomes clear that fate is going to keep bringing them together – the two of them have to ask – are they ready for a happy-ever-after? Do they even know how to find it?
As the seeds grow into plants and flowers all around them, Stevie begins to wonders if Zeke – and his garden – might just have the answers…
The Making Of Us is a heart-warming, uplifting novel about love, heartbreak, and living your truest life. Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Beth Moran, and Nicholas Sparks.
The Making of Us by Debbie Howells
My review
This book is another powerfully emotional read from Debbie Howells.
There is something particularly lovely about a book that brings me to a France I know, so with Limoges airport featuring in the opening chapters, and the characters setting off for a rural village in the Corrèze, I certainly felt at home within the pages.
When they meet on a flight to Limoges in southwest France, Stevie and Ned are both in a difficult place. Stevie, alone and recovering from a loss, Ned, not sure where his life or career is going. I felt I bonded with them both from the beginning and couldn’t wait to see how their journeys would evolve.
Fay, alone in her second home in France, needs something different from her life, rather than being a dutiful wife at husband Hugh’s beck and call. Making the decision not to return to Surrey, but to immerse herself in a local allotment, run by the mysterious Zeke, is a decision that changes the path of her life and that of her family. Zeke was one of my favourite characters. Wise, caring, always believing in the signs nature sends him, but hiding a difficult secret.
The Making of Us by Debbie Howells
As we get to know them, and the other characters in the village, the intricacies of village life often made me smile, and I especially loved the way the character’s paths crossed, often without them realising the significance of the meeting. This book deals with illness, loss and grief sensitively and with feeling. There are family stories to piece together, new lives to carve out and a real sense of the community coming together.
Ultimately, it perfectly highlights the importance of life, living it to the best of our abilities and loving those who are important.
Zeke, Fay, Stevie and Ned, all touched my heart as I was immersed in their lives. It was great to be back in a Debbie Howells novel.
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Debbie Howells
Author Bio
Debbie Howells is a Sunday Times bestseller, who is now fulfilling her dream of writing women’s fiction with Boldwood. She has previously worked as cabin crew, a flying instructor, and a wedding florist! Now living in the countryside with her partner and Bean the rescued cat, Debbie spends her time writing.
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