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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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The Hadmore Oak: Before time runs out, the past must be faced

The Hadmore Oak: Before time runs out, the past must be faced

Hewett, Peter

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General FictionHistorical Fiction

ISBN13: 9798196617744
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 12 2026
Pages: 362
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Beneath the sweeping branches of a great oak tree overlooking an idyllic English village lies a lifetime of memories, regrets, and hard-won truths.

After nearly fifty years away, Samuel Page returns to his childhood home in the Vale of Hadmore. The skyline has changed, the people are different, and time has reshaped the village he once knew. Yet THE HADMORE OAK, the towering tree that once offered him solace, remains steadfast. Now facing his own mortality, Samuel is drawn back to the place that witnessed the defining moments of his youth.

Through a powerful and deeply reflective narrative, THE HADMORE OAK takes readers on an emotional journey through early 20th-century rural England. This evocative historical coming-of-age novel traces a young boy's path to manhood amid hardship, friendship, loss, and quiet triumph. From carefree childhood adventures to the turmoil of growing up under increasingly difficult circumstances, Samuel's story unfolds with warmth, humour, and unflinching honesty.

As he confronts the memories he has spent a lifetime trying to escape, Samuel must finally reconcile with the demons of his past in a search for peace before time runs out.

Rich in atmosphere and steeped in nostalgia, THE HADMORE OAK is a beautifully written work of historical literary fiction that explores themes of memory, forgiveness, friendship, mortality, and the enduring power of place. Perfect for readers who enjoy heartfelt British historical fiction and emotionally resonant stories of personal reflection and redemption.

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