Book The Runaway Catherine Law Publication Year: 2023 Genre: Historical Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Romance Page Count: [Number of Pages] Plot Summary: In the aftermath of the First World War, eleven-year-old Alexa is living a carefree life on the picturesque Cornish coast with her best friend Harvey. However, her world is turned upside down when she discovers long-buried family secrets that threaten to tear her life apart. As she navigates her way through grief and confusion, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that takes her from the idyllic countryside to the alluring city of Venice. Along the way, she must confront the harsh realities of adulthood and question everything she thought she knew about love, loss, and survival. The story begins in 1924, just after the end of the First World War, where we meet Alexa, an innocent and curious young girl who has grown up in a seemingly perfect household with her mother and best friend Harvey. Her life is filled with laughter, adventure, and joy until one fateful day when her mother passes away, leaving her alone and vulnerable. This sudden loss sets off a chain of events that forces Alexa to confront the dark truths she never knew existed. She learns that her father had been keeping secrets from her for years, secrets that could change the course of her life forever. As Alexa delves deeper into her family's past, she uncovers a web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear.

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