In a land torn by division, faith and family draw the deepest linesGrowing up in 1970s Northern Ireland isnt easy. Under the roof of her stern and devout adoptive mother, Eileen Duffy, Angelas life is confined by rules and the tension of a community split between green and orange. In a place where identity is inherited and choices are few, Angela longs to carve out a future of her own.Her sheltered existence soon fractures when she meets Stevie, a boy whose roots contrast with her own upbringing. Their connection, tender and defiant, offers Angela a glimpse of freedom and belongingbut also sets in motion a series of events that will alter the course of her life forever.As the years pass, Angela is drawn back to confront the past she left behind. In a world where forgiveness is hard-won and history casts a long shadow, she must decide whether reconciliation is possibleor if some wounds will never truly healBetween the Lines is a deeply moving exploration of love, loss, identity, and resilience. The perfect novel for readers who find beauty in the tension between light and shadow, and who believe that even in the most divided places, there is room for hope.
