Little Boxes: Affordable housing meets executive development
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LITTLE BOXES
Affordable housing meets executive development This novel follows Simon and Louise, an affluent, respected couple whose idyllic life unravels after a catastrophic financial misjudgement forces them to downsize and reinvent themselves in a mixed-income housing estate. Their fall from grace exposes cracks in their marriage, their sense of identity and their place within their family. Louise, a former headteacher, struggles with the loss of status and control, while Simon, a retired orthopaedic consultant, tries to support her through the upheaval.
As they adjust to their new life, they interact with a diverse set of neighbours, each with their own challenges and dramas. Louise's anxieties, shaped by a childhood overshadowed by her father's work in traumatic criminal cases, lead her to become a vigilant observer of the estate's families, particularly the children. She begins posting anonymously on the community's Facebook group, highlighting what she perceives as risky parenting and lack of supervision, unwittingly escalating tensions and suspicion within the neighbourhood.
The narrative intensifies when a young neighbour, Rufus, goes missing. Louise and Simon, along with their neighbours and adult children, are drawn into the search, uncovering layers of secrecy, past trauma and community prejudice. Suspicion falls on various residents, including Simon, due to Louise's online activities.
Through this ordeal, Simon and Louise confront their flaws, reconcile and find new purpose in their changed circumstances. Louise channels her experiences into a book, ultimately achieving fulfilment and acceptance. The story closes with the couple and their blended community celebrating resilience, healing and the enduring strength of family and friendship.
Affordable housing meets executive development This novel follows Simon and Louise, an affluent, respected couple whose idyllic life unravels after a catastrophic financial misjudgement forces them to downsize and reinvent themselves in a mixed-income housing estate. Their fall from grace exposes cracks in their marriage, their sense of identity and their place within their family. Louise, a former headteacher, struggles with the loss of status and control, while Simon, a retired orthopaedic consultant, tries to support her through the upheaval.
As they adjust to their new life, they interact with a diverse set of neighbours, each with their own challenges and dramas. Louise's anxieties, shaped by a childhood overshadowed by her father's work in traumatic criminal cases, lead her to become a vigilant observer of the estate's families, particularly the children. She begins posting anonymously on the community's Facebook group, highlighting what she perceives as risky parenting and lack of supervision, unwittingly escalating tensions and suspicion within the neighbourhood.
The narrative intensifies when a young neighbour, Rufus, goes missing. Louise and Simon, along with their neighbours and adult children, are drawn into the search, uncovering layers of secrecy, past trauma and community prejudice. Suspicion falls on various residents, including Simon, due to Louise's online activities.
Through this ordeal, Simon and Louise confront their flaws, reconcile and find new purpose in their changed circumstances. Louise channels her experiences into a book, ultimately achieving fulfilment and acceptance. The story closes with the couple and their blended community celebrating resilience, healing and the enduring strength of family and friendship.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:B0FTSZN859
ISBN13:9798267957786
Release Date:October 2025
Publisher:Independently Published
Length:156 Pages
Weight:0.48 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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