Inviting the reader into the world of an utterly unforgettable protagonist, Meredith, Alone is an immensely moving tale of finding courage, centring on a woman who refuses to leave her house.
All that stands between Meredith and the world is her own front door... but what will it take for her to open it?
Meredith Maggs hasn't left her house in 1,214 days. But she insists she isn't alone.
She has her cat Fred. Her friend Sadie visits when she can. There's her online support group, StrengthInNumbers. She has her jigsaws, favourite recipes, her beloved Emily Dickinson, the internet, the Tesco delivery man and her treacherous memories for company.
But something's about to change. Whether Meredith likes it or not, the world is coming to her door... Does she have the courage to overcome what's been keeping her inside all this time?