Charlotte Edwardes's debut novel explores childhood innocence amid family dysfunction
Charlotte Edwardes's debut novel, Trouble Was, portrays the harrowing summer of 1976 through the eyes of a young boy named Frank. Set in a neglected farmhouse in the West Country, the story reveals the painful realities of adult neglect and family dysfunction. The narrative captures the pressure of innocence amidst a backdrop of escalating crises.
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Published 09 Jul 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 06:30 UTC
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