The Year That Changed Us

About the book

In their youth, Lise and Emma shared a friendship that was the envy of many.

Lise, coming from a distant and uninvolved family, found solace in Emma's warm and welcoming home. For twenty-six years, they were inseparable, growing up together in a tight-knit community.

However, their decision to live together in Paris for a year turned their once idyllic friendship into a tumultuous disaster. When Emma returned to Bath the following summer, Lise remained in France, leaving their friendship fractured.

Now, after sixteen years, Lise has returned to their hometown with the determination to mend what once was. But in order to do so, she must confront the painful truth of their time in Paris. With Emma avoiding her, can Lise find a way to open up and share her deepest secret?

Delve into this heartfelt and compelling tale by acclaimed author Helen Rolfe, a story that will enchant fans of Lucy Diamond, Cathy Bramley, and Jessica Redland.