Constance

Secrets, Siblings, and the Search for Identity

Constance by Rosie Thomas, bestselling author of Iris and Ruby, is a deeply emotional and beautifully written novel about family, forgiveness, and the enduring complexity of love. Rich in character and atmosphere, this poignant story explores what happens when the past can no longer be avoided.

A Lifetime of Distance. A Chance for Redemption.

Connie Thorne was abandoned as a baby — a foundling with no knowledge of her origins. Decades later, she has built a life of elegance and control, hiding the cracks beneath a polished exterior. Her childhood was marked by contrasts: Connie, the gifted musician; Jeanette, her sunny, deaf sister. But both shared a secret — they loved the same man.

Now living in Bali, Connie receives news that Jeanette is dying. Returning to London is the last thing she wants. Old wounds remain unhealed, especially the painful love she still harbors for Jeanette’s husband, Bill. But within the circle of a fractured family, reconciliation may still be possible.

A Tender Exploration of Love and Forgiveness

Constance is a moving portrait of a woman forced to face her truth. Rosie Thomas weaves a compelling narrative of sibling bonds, betrayal, and the quiet strength it takes to finally come home — to others, and to oneself.