Rest and be Thankful by Emma Glass
In these trying times we are all aware of the huge sacrifices made by those working in the healthcare sector. This recently published second novel by Emma Glass (herself a paediatric nurse) reiterates in the starkest terms the abnormal burdens which our doctors and nurses can carry even under ‘normal’ circumstances. The brooding and compelling narrative follows a young nurse's harrowing efforts to keep on going whilst an ominous figure in black waits in the wings for the shocking finale.
Published by Bloomsbury; £12.99
And five more great new reads:
1. The Garden House by Marcia Willett
Local favourite's brand new novel, set in Tavistock
Bantam: £16.99
2. Slime by David Walliams
Latest wacky adventure by children's favourite
HarperCollins: £12.99
3. Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell
Incredibly well received story of the Shakespeare family and the loss of their son
Tinder Press; £20
4. Farming Dartmoor by Damian Bird
Beautiful book of new photography
Life Force; £20
5.Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 2020
We may not have much cricket this summer, but we still have Wisden!
£55
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