I always look forward to a new Charity Norman book and this one didn’t disappoint. If you like your fiction with a bit of a twist this is for you. Beautifully written characters as always.

Oooh loved this.

Was really engrossed by this novel. Def one to keep you hooked from beginning to end. Recommend to my friends

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3* Home Truths is court room drama with a heavy dose of a family saga.

The jury have their verdict. But who is in the dock and how did they get there. Home Truths is the story of probation officer Livia, her teacher husband Scott and their 2 children. When Scott’s brother dies unexpectedly people each have their own feelings of guilt which lead to the family unraveling in a way they could never have foreseen. As we delve back to find out how we got to court, we know the verdict awaits.

I have mixed feelings about Home Truths. It has a strong beginning and a barnstorming ending, with two storylines tied up in a high octane last 20%. Yet the middle of the story is difficult to believe. Without giving spoilers, what perhaps started as a sound idea felt thinly stretched as the rationale for the story. That being said, it was fun and I didn’t see the most significant twist coming. It also gets a lot of extra points for being set in Yorkshire.

I’ve really enjoyed precious books by Charity Norman and look forward to the next one.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

This was a very powerful read to discover our limits and what we will do to help the ones we love, captivating read overall.

This was a really thought provoking and emotional family drama told primarily from the viewpoint of Livia who is desperate to help her husband Scott as he increasingly unravels following the death of his brother. Scott becomes convinced his brothers death could have been prevented and gets drawn in by conspiracy theories which intensify when covid restrictions begin. This is very sensitively told balancing Livia’s worry and exasperation with Scott’s obsession and also the impact on their teen daughter Heidi. The issue reaches a dramatic conclusion when Livia takes extreme action to protect her family and I was eager to discover what her fate was following on from this. This is an uncomfortable read at times but very well written and sympathetic and the way Scott was manipulated was horrifying.

Charity Norman is an author that I love, and have read all of her books! This one really didn’t disappoint… I loved it though I really wanted to smack Scott! Livia was such a saint putting up with him…… I enjoyed it lots and could have read it in one go….. Highly recommend

What a stunning book! Very uncomfortable at times and the tension never lets up as Scott slips further and further into the world of conspiracy theories and Livia tries to hold her family together. Meanwhile the constant anxiety about Noah's severe asthma hangs like a dark cloud over the story, foreshadowing the threat you know is coming. As a mother I ask myself the question "would you do the same thing as Livia?", the question and the answer give me sleepless nights! This is a book that you don't pick up and put down as a light read, it's all-engrossing, disturbing and without a doubt a 5-star read.

After probation officer Livia Denby's husband Scott loses his brother, his life begins to self-destruct from grief and guilt as his investigations lead him down a rabbit hole of conspiracy theories.

They go from being a happy, functional family to being one where Livia's son is in terrible danger and she finds herself on trial for attempted murder.

Set against the background of the COVID pandemic, and the terrible social costs it brought with it, this is a gripping story about one family's gradual unravelling. Worth a read, it gets 3.5 stars.

I really enjoyed this book. It's the only one I have read which is actually set during the covid pandemic, and documents the effect it had on people. It demonstrates how toxic conspiracy theories can be and how fake news and lies are used to instill fear. I falls into the trap of having a "thriller" type ending but I forgave that because the trial was so interesting. I am surprised to be the first reviewer here and look forward to seeing what other people think.

The best book. Gripping and impossible to put down, the plot keeps the reader totally engaged as this likeable and decent family struggle to survive. Despite all the negatives, it’s a validation of the fundamental goodness of so many people and yet with no clue as to how it might end until the very last pages.