Gail Schimmel writes fiction, including her book The Aftermath. Her stories often explore complex personal situations. She is an author whose work resonates with many readers.
The Aftermath
The Aftermath
Synopsis
Three women: a mother, a daughter, a friend. Can they save each other from the past? It's been twenty-six years since the accident, but Helen still lives on autopilot, going through the motions of work and motherhood. Her one wish is for her daughter Julia to settle down with her own family--so Helen can let go. Julia has dealt with her mother's emotional distance by looking for love in all the wrong places. But when her latest choice drives away her best friend, Claire, Julia realises she's on her own. Impossibly perfect Claire is so busy caring for everyone--even her cheating ex-husband--that she's forgotten to look after herself. Reeling from Julia's betrayal, she doesn't know who to trust. As their lives unravel, these three women reconnect in unexpected ways. But with a devastating secret still hanging over them, will they ever be able to leave the past behind? Revised edition: Previously published in South Africa as The Accident, this edition of The Aftermath includes editorial revisions.
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Genres
Characters
Lady HelenProtagonist
A mother who has been living on autopilot for twenty-six years since an accident, wishing for her daughter Julia to settle down.
JuliaProtagonist
Helen's daughter, who has dealt with her mother's emotional distance by seeking love in problematic relationships, leading to a rift with her best friend Claire.
ClaireSupporting
Julia's best friend, who is always caring for others, including her cheating ex-husband, and is left reeling from Julia's betrayal.
Edition
The AftermathUnknown, 2021
348 pages
Lake Union PublishingLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781542029209
