Second Chapter: A Box Set of 3 Novels. Each book in this collection is a jewel.

by Jane Davis

Synopsis

A collection of three thought-provoking novels from an award winning author

'One of the consistently compelling features of Jane Davis' work is the elegance imbued within her writing style, which makes each title such a sumptuous treat. I am struck by the breadth of historic and contemporary backdrops, between which Ms Davis seems to move with such consummate ease.' BurfoBookish

Davis conjours a fresh new voice and style for every story, be it a man's rediscovery of his mother through her photographs, a haunting tale of a young girl and her visions or the plight of a missing teenager.

I Stopped Time

Wouldn't you feel cheated if the woman you'd imagined was the villain of your childhood turned out to be someone rather extraordinary? Journey across a century of change as one man explores the world through this mother's eyes and reassembles his own family history.

A Funeral for an Owl

A schoolyard stabbing sends wingbeats echoing from the past. One shocking event. Two teachers risk their careers to help a boy who has nothing. Three worlds intersect and collide. A powerful exploration of the ache of loss, set in a landscape where broken people can find each other.

These Fragile Things

Life can change in a split second. And there will be nothing you can do to stop it. When Judy not only survives a traumatic accident, but defies medical predictions and learns to walk again, her father Graham tells anyone who is prepared to listen about his miracle. Soon headline-hungry journalists are writing about ‘The Miracle Girl'. But Judy' mother Elaine knows this is a tough label for any teenager to live up to. Let alone one who's battling psychological scars.

Praise for the author

'When a story pulls you into it so you care about the characters and believe in every moment you're with them, and in addition the quality of writing enriches your experience, you've found something special. That's how I feel about Jane Davis' work.' Jean Gill, Author and Photographer

'You'll love this if you enjoy books with great characters such as those by Maggie O'Farrell, Ann Patchett and Anne Tyler.' Bookmuse

‘Intellectually and emotionally engaging.' James Metcalf, book blogger and reviewer

'That Jane Davis is an important new writer is a given.' Grady Harp, reviewer

‘Davis is a phenomenal writer, whose ability to create well rounded characters that are easy to relate to feels effortless.' Compulsion Reads

'Jane is not afraid to get stuck into some meaty themes and present her characters with thought-provoking emotional dilemmas.' Sharon Avidreader

'I read all Jane's novels and I could not pick my favourite. They are all different, but they hold one similarity, namely the author's gift of storytelling.' Anna from Poland

'This author never fails to make you think about wider issues.' MIF

'Clever stories, brilliantly told.' Sarah Diss

'Jane Davis has the insight and sensitivity of a great writer.' Awesome Indies.

‘Davis has an incredible knack for making everything count.' Amie McCracken

'A brilliantly imaginative and quirkily fresh take on the world. Brimful of originality and creativity.' The Literary Consultancy

'An elegant and understated prose style with a very satisfying rhythm. This is really very good writing indeed.' Debi Alper, author

'Davis really does bring characters to life, mothers, fathers, friends, teachers are all perfectly described along with their actions and reactions to events.' Cleo Bannister

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Release date: January 26, 2015

Print pages: 880