The Angry Heart

'Elizabeth Lord is a natural storyteller.' - Ruth Rendell Abused by her husband, Harriet was wary of men and was unable to love her daughter, Sara, as she should. After his death, Harriet married Matthew Craig, the exact opposite of Will and gave birth to James, the son she always wanted. Harriet smothered him with affection, neglecting Matthew and Sara in the process. Sara turned to her stepfather for comfort but was confused and hurt when he distanced himself from her. She developed an armour against the world in order that no one could ever hurt her again and believed she had no need for love - until she met Jonathan...