ENLIGHTENMENT (SARAH PERRY) (PB)

Thomas and Grace are fellow worshippers at the Baptist chapel in the small Essex town of Aldleigh. Though separated in age by three decades, they are kindred spirits. Their friendship is threatened by the arrival of love: Thomas for James Bower, who runs the local museum, and Grace for fellow sixth-former Nathan. In time, the mysteries of Aldleigh are revealed, bringing Thomas and Grace back to each other and to a richer understanding of love, of the nature of the world, and the sheer miracle of being alive.