Rachel Crowtherová sa pôvodne venovala medicíne a dvadsať rokov pracovala v NHS, než podľahla celoživotnej túžbe písať fikciu, ktorej sa predtým venovala počas rôznych materských dovoleniek. Má magisterský titul z kreatívneho písania s vyznamenaním. Je držiteľkou radu cien za svoju krátku prózu. Jej diela sa zameriavajú na zložitosť ľudských vzťahov a životných skúseností, pričom využíva plynulý, prepracovaný štýl a silný zmysel pre detail, aby vtiahla čitateľov do svojich príbehov.
'A wonderful page-turner of a novel' Fay Weldon on The Things You Do for LoveShe'd recognised in him something of herself: that sense of not belonging, of secrets fiercely kept . It's not long before old friendships - and old romances - are re-kindled.
The narrative explores the intertwined lives of two women grappling with their pasts while caring for an abandoned baby. As they confront long-buried traumas, their journey leads to a profound examination of truth and resilience. The novel delves into themes of motherhood, healing, and the complexities of human relationships, offering a deeply moving and thought-provoking experience.
'A wonderful page-turner of a novel about the complexity of female life, by a new writer who understands it all too well. Lou is balancing pregnancy with a crumbling relationship, while her younger sister, Kitty, begins to realise she may have to choose between love and her growing passion for music.