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Walking Through The Door Johnstone: A Haunting Tale of Loss and Redemption

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Ann Cleeves' latest novel, Walking Through The Door, is a gripping and emotional tale of loss and redemption. The story follows a young woman named Alice who is struggling to come to terms with the loss of her husband. As she walks through the door of their former home, she is transported back to the past and must confront the memories that haunt her.

Walking Through The Door

by J.A. Johnstone

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	418 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	36 pages

Alice and her husband, John, were deeply in love. They had built a happy life together, filled with laughter and love. But then John was killed in a car accident, and Alice's world was shattered.

In the aftermath of John's death, Alice retreated into herself. She couldn't bear to be in their home, surrounded by memories of their life together. She sold the house and moved away, but she couldn't escape the pain of her loss.

Years later, Alice receives a letter from John's parents. They tell her that they have decided to sell the house, and they want to give Alice the opportunity to buy it back. Alice is hesitant at first, but she eventually decides to take a look at the house.

As Alice walks through the door of her former home, she is overwhelmed by memories. She sees John sitting in his favorite chair, reading the newspaper. She hears his laughter in the kitchen. It's as if he's still there, alive and well.

Alice is torn. She wants to stay in the house, to be close to John again. But she's also afraid of the pain that the memories will bring. She knows that if she stays, she will have to confront the grief that she has been avoiding for years.

In the end, Alice decides to buy the house. She knows that it will be difficult, but she also knows that it's the only way to truly heal from her loss.

Walking Through The Door Johnstone is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel about love, loss, and redemption. Cleeves does an amazing job of capturing the複雑 emotions of grief and loss. She also creates a rich and atmospheric setting that draws the reader into the story.

If you're looking for a book that will stay with you long after you finish it, I highly recommend Walking Through The Door Johnstone.

About the Author

Ann Cleeves is a British author of mystery and crime fiction. She is best known for her Shetland and Vera Stanhope series of novels.

Cleeves was born in Herefordshire, England, in 1954. She worked as a probation officer and a bird observatory warden before becoming a full-time writer in 1999.

Cleeves' novels have been translated into more than 20 languages and have sold over 10 million copies worldwide. She has won numerous awards for her work, including the CWA Gold Dagger Award for Best Crime Novel and the ITV3 Crime Thriller Award for Best Novel.

Cleeves lives in Northumberland, England, with her husband and two dogs.