A sweeping, emotionally rich novel about love, loss, and the secrets that echo across generations.
For decades, Essie and Lizzie have been bound by a truth they must keep hidden. What happened in the years after the war shaped both their lives - one shadowed by guilt, the other by grief - and the fragile peace between them depends on silence.
But secrets have a way of rising to the surface.
After almost seven years away from London, Alice returns for a rare visit to her parents' home - only to find Archie, the boy she once loved, back in her life. And with him, the past she thought she'd left behind.
As old feelings reignite, so too do long-buried questions.
Because Alice and Archie's love is not just complicated - it is dangerous. And as they are drawn back to one another, the truth their mothers have spent a lifetime protecting begins to unravel.
Spanning post-war London, the Swinging Sixties, and culminating in the long, hot summer of 1976, However Far We Fall is a powerful story of forbidden love, family loyalty, and the cost of keeping secrets.
Perfect for readers of multi-generational historical fiction filled with emotion, atmosphere, and unforgettable characters.
About the Author :
Fran Clark is the author of emotive women's fiction that draws inspiration from the rich cultural connection between London and the Caribbean. Born to Dominican parents and raised in West London, she writes stories that explore identity, family, and the resilience of women-often influenced by the vivid storytelling of her mother, whose tales of Caribbean life and migration left a lasting impact.Her debut novel, Holding Paradise, was first published in 2014 and later reimagined as the opening novel in the Island Secrets Series, published in 2024. Fran's writing journey has also included a standalone novel, Lovers. Wherever You Will Go is her latest novel. She holds an MA in Creative Writing from Brunel University and has written fiction, blog content, and short stories, as well as working as a ghostwriter and copywriter.Fran now lives in the English countryside with her musician husband. Alongside writing, she teaches vocals and leads a local choir. She also writes contemporary fiction under the pseudonym Rosa Temple.
