The Things We Never Say James Twinning live on a remote stretch

live on a remote stretch of canal in the Midlands

Laura Bates

Their strange and moving meeting illuminates many of life's universal truths

bruising failure in love drives her inwards to the solace of books until she meets Edgar vigorous

The Things We Never Say James Twinning live on a remote stretchFROM THE PULITZER WINNING, BOOKER SHORTLISTED ELIZABETH STROUT COMES A STUNNING STANDALONE NOVEL OF LOVE, LONELINESS AND NEW BEGINNINGS Artie Dam is a man with a secret. He spends his days teaching history to high schoolers, expanding their young minds, correcting their casual cruelties, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He goes to holiday parties with his wife of three decades, makes small talk with neighbours, and, on weekends,