In the prologue of FORGIVE ME by Susan Lewis, readers learn that Archie is in jail writing a letter he never imagined writing through the Restorative Justice program. He is writing to the victim of a crime he committed. A crime that will forever mark the victim. He doesn't know if the victim will even consider reading his letters, but he needs to try to apologize. There is much that leads up to the crime.
Rebecca is in an abusive relationship—her husband is a monster. She, her daughter, and her mother carefully plan her escape from him. Rebecca becomes Claudia, her daughter becomes Jasmine, and her mother retains her name, Marcy. They actually pull off their disappearance, even taking something her husband wants desperately. For a time they embrace their new lives, but one night, everything changes.
FORGIVE ME is a unique story of profound depth. As the story progresses, a complex relationship develops between Archie and the victim, as well as those close to that individual. Is it possible that Archie is a victim, too? There is wide array of characters with no stereotypes here. Susan Lewis skillfully presents multiple points of view. Readers follow the characters through seemingly insurmountable struggles. There is drama, tension and even unexpected romance in this emotionally stirring novel. FORGIVE ME is a compelling novel that asks the question of how much are we capable of forgiving? Highly recommended.
From the internationally bestselling author of My Lies, Your Lies comes a gripping story of love, family, and the price of forgiveness, for readers of Diane Chamberlain and Lisa Scottoline.
In prison, Archie Colbrook spends his time writing letters. Letters addressed to a person against whom he committed terrible, nameless harm. Archie knows he doesn’t deserve forgiveness. Yes, he didn’t mean to hurt anyone, and sure, he was only following orders. But does that matter? He still did it.
In a small coastal town of Northern England, Claudia Winters hopes to feel safe for the first time in years after fleeing from her abusive husband with her mother and daughter. Their new life is supposed to be a fresh start. But Claudia knows the past won’t stay hidden for long—and she can’t help but feel that someone is watching her. And that something terrible is about to happen.
Linked by one irrevocable act of violence, Archie and Claudia’s lives intertwine. Claudia can’t overlook what Archie did to her family—but is forgiveness the only way to truly move on?
Tense, emotional, and gripping, Susan Lewis’s latest novel is a spellbinding story of family and the power of forgiveness.
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