Preorder this gorgeous debut novel about love and loss, perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid and David Nicholls now!'Elaine Hastings' stunning debut will keep you turning the pages until you close the book and either reach for someone you love, or get on the move and create something!' Jessica Anya BlauSpring, 1994. Will, a talented busker, falls for Emily, a quirky art student. By 1997, Will is playing Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, and Emily is unveiling her first gallery show. They spend a whirlwind summer touring with Will's band, caught up in their love for their art and each other.But within two years, Will is dead.Spring, 2016. Emily remains single. Her art is long forgotten. Now, life revolves around her 16-year-old daughter, Liv. But when Emily accidentally reveals she once knew Will, Liv is stunned. How could her ordinary, predictable mother have known someone like Will Bailey?And why does Emily blame herself for his death?Interweaving dual timelines, When We Were Young explores what it means to have loved and lost, and reminds you that the ones you love can set you free.
| ISBN: | 9780008775995 |
| Publication date: | 20th November 2025 |
| Author: | Elaine Hastings |
| Publisher: | Avon an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 432 pages |
| Genres: |
Narrative theme: Coming of age Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss Narrative theme: Identity / belonging Modern and Contemporary Fiction Modern and Contemporary romance Family Drama |
Preorder this gorgeous debut novel about love and loss, perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid and David Nicholls now!'Elaine Hastings' stunning debut will keep you turning the pages until you close the book and either reach for someone you love, or get on the move and create something!' Jessica Anya BlauSpring, 1994. Will, a talented busker, falls for Emily, a quirky art student. By 1997, Will is playing Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, and Emily is unveiling her first gallery show. They spend a whirlwind summer touring with Will's band, caught up in their love for their art and each other.But within two years, Will is dead.Spring, 2016. Emily remains single. Her art is long forgotten. Now, life revolves around her 16-year-old daughter, Liv. But when Emily accidentally reveals she once knew Will, Liv is stunned. How could her ordinary, predictable mother have known someone like Will Bailey?And why does Emily blame herself for his death?Interweaving dual timelines, When We Were Young explores what it means to have loved and lost, and reminds you that the ones you love can set you free.
When We Were Young features in the following genres: Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Modern and Contemporary romance, Family Drama
When We Were Young is available in Paperback
When We Were Young was written by Elaine Hastings and published by Avon an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
When We Were Young has 432 pages