{"product_id":"9781529407921","title":"Windmill Hill","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindmill Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate tapestry of personal history, regret, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Set against the backdrop of a crumbling Sussex windmill, the narrative follows Astrid, an 82-year-old former stage star whose life has been irrevocably altered by a scandalous night at a remote hunting lodge. The event not only shattered her marriage but also silenced her illustrious career.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow living a quiet life with her dachshunds and her companion Mrs Baker, Astrid's peaceful existence is shattered when she learns of an 'Awful Incident' at the windmill. The revelation that her ex-husband Magnus, now a renowned figure on his deathbed, is penning a tell-all memoir ignites a fierce determination in Astrid. She resolves to confront him in Scotland, intent on preventing the unearthing of their shared past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedemption and Regret:\u003c\/strong\u003e Astrid's journey reflects on the choices that define us and the possibility of redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Complexity of Relationships:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel delves into the intricacies of love, betrayal, and the lasting impact of past decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Passage of Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e As Astrid navigates her twilight years, the story poignantly examines the weight of memory and the inevitability of change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Atkins masterfully intertwines past and present, crafting a narrative that is both heart-wrenching and deeply resonant.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who appreciated Lucy Atkins' previous works, such as \u003cstrong\u003eStone Family\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMagpie Lane\u003c\/strong\u003e, will find her signature style—rich in character development and atmospheric detail—beautifully evident in \u003cstrong\u003eWindmill Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quercus Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951156916556,"sku":"9781529407921","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781529407921_front.webp?v=1765294724","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-ch\/products\/9781529407921","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}