Clare Leslie Hall: Broken Country • Hardback • Reese's Book Club

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall is a sweeping historical love story with the suspense and twists of a thriller. Set in rural England, it follows Beth, a farmer’s wife whose quiet life is disrupted when Gabriel, the first love who once broke her heart, unexpectedly returns to the village. As old feelings, buried grief, and long-held secrets resurface, Beth is forced to confront the choices that shaped her life, ultimately leading to a shocking crime and gripping courtroom drama. Emotional, atmospheric, and impossible to put down, it explores love, loss, loyalty, and the lasting pull of the past.