Broken Country

by Clare Leslie Hall · 2025

Broken Country is a sweeping, nonlinear historical romance set in rural North Dorset during the 1960s. Beth Johnson lives a quiet farm life with her husband Frank, but the death of their son and the return of Gabriel Wolfe – the charismatic writer who broke her heart as a teenager – pull her into a tangled love triangle. As a village murder mystery unfolds, secrets about class, past pregnancies, and a fatal trial surface, forcing Beth to choose between the woman she once was and the one she has become. The novel blends passionate romance, family drama, and a thriller‑like investigation while exploring grief, infidelity, and the lasting impact of first love.