Prize of the week

Jan 27, 2023

The Soul Mate by Sally Hepworth

First paragraph: “Someone is out there.” I’m standing at the kitchen sink, my hands plunged in warm soapy water. Gabe is beside me, supposedly drying dishes but mostly drinking red wine and singing to Édith Piaf.

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Before the woman went over the cliff, Pippa and Gabe were happy.

They had the kind of marriage that everyone envies, as well as two sweet young daughters, a supportive family, and a picturesque cliff-side home — which would have been idyllic had the tall beachside cliffs not become so popular among those wishing to end their lives.

Gabe has become somewhat of a hero since they moved to the cliff house, talking seven people down from stepping off the edge.

But when Gabe fails to save the eighth, a sordid web of secrets begins to unravel, pushing bonds of loyalty and love to the brink.

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth is published by Macmillan Australia, RRP $34.99.

GIVEAWAY

We have five copies of this book to give away. For a chance to win a copy, send your name, address, daytime phone number and the answer to this question: “What is the name of the dog in Man’s Best Friend?” by Friday, February 10 via either post: Country Life ‘Soulmate’ Competition, PO Box 8000, Shepparton, 3632; or email: competition@countrynews.com.au — please include the word ‘Soulmate’ in the subject line.