Home Truths with Lady Grey

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Bibliographic Information

Title: Home Truths with Lady Grey
Author: Katherine Blessan
Publisher: The Conrad Press
Publication Date: May 2022 (paperback)
Formats: Paperback, eBook, Audiobook (7.5 hours, unabridged)
Paperback ISBN: 9781914913785
Language: English
Genre: Contemporary Fiction / Women’s Fiction

Synopsis

Home Truths with Lady Grey is an evocative, moving story about the power of friendship to unlock new ways of seeing life and self. Jennifer, a driven professional woman, is suddenly incapacitated by a severe illness that forces her to rely on others. Mona, an Iranian-British mother and Jennifer’s caregiver, is struggling with the shocking discovery of her husband’s gambling addiction. As their lives intertwine, an unexpected friendship grows—one that brings healing, challenges, and a deeper understanding of truth, identity, and resilience.

Themes & Elements

– Friendship across cultural and class divides
– Illness, vulnerability, and loss of independence
– Caregiving and the emotional cost of dependency
– Betrayal, trust, and rebuilding identity
– Cross-cultural expectations and personal autonomy
– Resilience and emotional healing through human connection

Structure & Narrative Style

The novel alternates between Jennifer’s and Mona’s perspectives, offering intimate insight into their backgrounds, motivations, and personal struggles. The dual timeline and reflective passages create a layered emotional narrative that explores trauma, loyalty, and growth.

Critical Reception & Reviews

Reviewers praise the novel for its rich emotional depth and nuanced characterisation. Key strengths noted include:
– Authentic portrayal of chronic illness and caregiving
– Deep, compelling character development
– Sensitive handling of cultural identity and family conflict
– A moving depiction of unlikely friendship and personal transformation

Overall rating from independent reviews: approximately 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Availability

The book is widely available in multiple formats:
– Paperback (ISBN 9781914913785)
– eBook: EPUB, Kindle, and other platforms
– Audiobook: 7.5 hours, unabridged

Buying options

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Home Truths with Lady Grey – book club questions

  1. Mona is a family woman whereas Jennifer is an independent single woman. What do you think about the differences and similarities between Mona and Jennifer’s family lives?
  2. What is Jennifer’s biggest flaw as a character? Does she overcome her flaw?
  3. What is Mona’s biggest flaw as a character? Does she overcome her flaw?
  4. The novel has been described as a story about the power of friendship to unlock new ways of seeing life and self. How important do you think Jennifer and Mona’s friendship is to the characters’ journeys?
  5. Is there anything that happens in the story that you wanted to know more about?
  6. In Chapter 15, we learn that James struggles with religious settings because of the “emotional triggers connected with times when he’d been in a religious setting.” Is there something you can relate to and why or why not?
  7. Who is your favourite character in the book and why?
  8. What is your favourite episode in the book and why?