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The Fall: The Molly Chapman Series
Set in Blackpool, Lancashire, Molly Chapman, a mother of three, finds her once-loving marriage falling apart. Struggling with her mental health and neurodivergence, she seeks support from her psychiatrist.
To escape her troubled home life, Molly walks her puppy along the beach, where she encounters a handsome stranger.
One night, after another fight with her husband, Molly contemplates taking her own life but falls from the sea wall under mysterious circumstances.Injured and in a coma, Molly wakes up with no memory of her life and a stranger by her bedside.
To escape her troubled home life, Molly walks her puppy along the beach, where she encounters a handsome stranger.
One night, after another fight with her husband, Molly contemplates taking her own life but falls from the sea wall under mysterious circumstances.Injured and in a coma, Molly wakes up with no memory of her life and a stranger by her bedside.
438 pages, Hardcover
Published February 4, 2024
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About the author
Lou Eade
12 books8 followersBorn in the momentous year of the Silver Jubilee, 1977, Louise, affectionately known as Lou, spent her formative years in Tonbridge, Kent. Following her college education, she found herself employed by the local council, all the while nurturing a deep passion for writing, particularly poetry. At the tender age of 20, Lou welcomed her first child, a daughter named Tianny.
In 2003, Lou married and subsequently expanding her family with two boys, Kieran and Thomas.
The family's journey took a geographical turn in 2005 when they relocated to Blackpool to undertake the management of a small hotel on Wellington Road.
Welcoming another daughter, Emily, in 2008, and a son, Benjamin, in 2010, coinciding with the family's decision to settle in residential living. The entrepreneurial spirit persisted, and in 2013, amidst running a flourishing café on Holmfield Road, Lou and her family enjoyed the arrival of yet another daughter, Amelia.
The ebb and flow of life took an emotional turn in 2021 when Lou, feeling the pull of her roots, chose an amicable separation and divorce from her husband.
Settling in Hastings, East Sussex in 2022, Lou rekindled a romance with her childhood sweetheart, Andi, culminating in their marriage in 2023.
Together, they established a home in Hastings, sharing it with Lou's two youngest daughters and a delightful assortment of family pets including a Dogue de Bordeaux, a Pug, and two cats.
The fabric of Lou's contented life was unexpectedly frayed when, a mere three days after returning home, tragedy struck.
Her mother was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 lung cancer.
Lou and her brother cared for their Mum during her final days, Honouring her wish to remain at home rather than seek hospital care.
Despite the profound loss, Lou, now settled and content with her life, channelled her spare time into a creative endeavour – the writing of her debut book, "The Fall." In the midst of life's unpredictable twists, she found solace and purpose in crafting her own narrative on the pages of her newfound literary venture.
In 2003, Lou married and subsequently expanding her family with two boys, Kieran and Thomas.
The family's journey took a geographical turn in 2005 when they relocated to Blackpool to undertake the management of a small hotel on Wellington Road.
Welcoming another daughter, Emily, in 2008, and a son, Benjamin, in 2010, coinciding with the family's decision to settle in residential living. The entrepreneurial spirit persisted, and in 2013, amidst running a flourishing café on Holmfield Road, Lou and her family enjoyed the arrival of yet another daughter, Amelia.
The ebb and flow of life took an emotional turn in 2021 when Lou, feeling the pull of her roots, chose an amicable separation and divorce from her husband.
Settling in Hastings, East Sussex in 2022, Lou rekindled a romance with her childhood sweetheart, Andi, culminating in their marriage in 2023.
Together, they established a home in Hastings, sharing it with Lou's two youngest daughters and a delightful assortment of family pets including a Dogue de Bordeaux, a Pug, and two cats.
The fabric of Lou's contented life was unexpectedly frayed when, a mere three days after returning home, tragedy struck.
Her mother was diagnosed with terminal stage 4 lung cancer.
Lou and her brother cared for their Mum during her final days, Honouring her wish to remain at home rather than seek hospital care.
Despite the profound loss, Lou, now settled and content with her life, channelled her spare time into a creative endeavour – the writing of her debut book, "The Fall." In the midst of life's unpredictable twists, she found solace and purpose in crafting her own narrative on the pages of her newfound literary venture.
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April 28, 2024
The Fall by Lou Eade
This was an awesome book! I did not want to put this down. This story reads so well and is easy to follow and unfolds told by multiple points of view. Total cliffhanger at the end, makes you want to pick up the next book right away.
The author describes the characters and places well, has you visualizing as if you were there.
This story deals with topics such as mental illness, infidelity, raising a family, abuse
I love how the book was structured/written, how the author fills us in on details about events, its an absolute page turner! Just brilliant! Loved it!
I will definitely be reading more books by Lou Eade
This was an awesome book! I did not want to put this down. This story reads so well and is easy to follow and unfolds told by multiple points of view. Total cliffhanger at the end, makes you want to pick up the next book right away.
The author describes the characters and places well, has you visualizing as if you were there.
This story deals with topics such as mental illness, infidelity, raising a family, abuse
I love how the book was structured/written, how the author fills us in on details about events, its an absolute page turner! Just brilliant! Loved it!
I will definitely be reading more books by Lou Eade
June 21, 2024
Good Read! Leaves you wanting more!
Lou Eade’s psychological thriller masterfully explores Molly’s struggle with an abusive husband, relying on her dog, kids, and journal for sanity. After an injury-induced coma, Molly awakens to a new reality with intriguing possibilities.
The complex characters and relentless pacing kept me thoroughly engaged, eagerly turning pages to see what happens next. This gripping and emotionally charged read leaves readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.
Lou Eade’s psychological thriller masterfully explores Molly’s struggle with an abusive husband, relying on her dog, kids, and journal for sanity. After an injury-induced coma, Molly awakens to a new reality with intriguing possibilities.
The complex characters and relentless pacing kept me thoroughly engaged, eagerly turning pages to see what happens next. This gripping and emotionally charged read leaves readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.
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