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Jael, legendary country writer Hope Bourne’s only novel, is full of references to the Devon countryside, methods of farming, the seasons and local folk lore. But it is no gentle stroll through pastoral England. Instead it is a torrent of emotions. Jael is an independent and resourceful countrywoman who is struggling but succeeding to live on alone after the death of her mother the previous year. This life has not been freely chosen but brings Jael reward and enjoyment. One day a Landrover overheats near Jael’s cottage and she helps the driver, Paul Wentworth to get back on the road. Paul and Jael develop a connection and Jael helps Paul to manage the farm he has taken on as tenant. But there is a dark foreboding tension in the relationship from the start. Paul’s new wife brings their close platonic relationship to an end and leads ultimately to the dramatic conclusion of the novel. A deeply moving story, this novel will be read eagerly by those many thousands who admire Hope Bourne's work, both for her sympathetic understanding of rural life and her passionate insights into human character.
