# Broken Country The MOST ADDICTIVE LOVE STORY of the SUMMER - the INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES and NYT BESTSELLER, Vol. 1

By **Clare Leslie Hall**

- ISBN-13: 9781399820431
- Series: [Broken Country: 'I stayed up until 4am to finish it, something I haven't done in years' Florence Knapp, author of THE NAMES](https://mybookbandits.com/series/broken-country-i-stayed-up-until-4am-to-finish-it-something-i-havent-done-in-years-florence-knapp-author-of-the-names-3)
- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
- Pages: 320
- Published: 5 Mar 2026
- Language: en
- Price: £12.35 (new)
- Categories: Romance, Crime, Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Thrillers, Social Science, Sociology, Historical, 20th Century, Rural

## About this book

Broken Country Volume 1 is a gripping work of fiction that blends romance and mystery within a rural setting. The story follows Beth, who reflects on a formative summer spent with Gabriel during her youth. After years of building a stable life with her husband, Frank, Beth faces a crisis of identity when Gabriel returns to the village. Their instant reconnection threatens the foundation of her family and forces her to confront the consequences of her desires.

This historical romance and crime thriller explores themes of love, loss, and betrayal. As the plot unfolds, Gabriel finds himself on trial for murder, turning a tale of rekindled passion into a suspenseful mystery. Broken Country Volume 1 examines the sociological pressures of small town life and the devastating impact of impossible choices. The narrative maintains the pace of a literary thriller while detailing a complex, tortured love story.

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