Tim Pears
3 SeriesTim Pears is an English author renowned for his novels, including "In the Place of Fallen Leaves," "In a Land of Plenty," and "A Revolution of the Sun." His debut novel, "In the Place of Fallen Leaves," earned him the Hawthornden Prize and the Ruth Hadden Memorial Award. Pears is also recognized for his West Country Trilogy.
In Tim Pears' novel "Landed," Owen, a father grappling with the loss of his daughter and his own hand in a car accident, spirals into despair and suicidal thoughts. Legally separated from his family, Owen's mental state deteriorates further. In a desperate bid to reconnect with his past and heal, he abducts his children and flees to the Welsh borders where he spent his childhood. This gripping tale explores themes of loss, recovery, and the lengths one man will go to reclaim his life.
