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The Day Before Tomorrow
by Monique Britten

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Juliette and George Morgan know all about Living the Good Life. As the town’s newest ‘it’ couple, they succeed in transforming the otherwise sleepy farming community of Rickshaw into a hotbed for musical talent and social enterprise. A poignant and beautifully layered tale, the Day Before Tomorrow is a portrayal of an era once removed, yet not forgotten – from the early to late seventies – with much of the story taking place within the Morgan family’s domestic locus and the community in which they live. Relationships become so intricately woven, adult and adolescent lines become blurred and an illicit connection between teacher and student builds into hidden, often disturbing scenes of love, secrets and human experience. When the Morgan’s future essentially falls down in mid-flight, the family is forced to cope with not only trauma, but coming of age and ultimately moving away from their safe haven of Rickshaw. An indictment of survival, shattered innocence, death, love and optimism, this tale is one that will transport your mind, speak to your heart and stay in both long after you have closed the cover.

5 out of 5

If you’re looking for a historical family saga taking place in the later half of the 20th century, then you’ll want to grab this one. Britten really brought the 70s to life. I felt like I was stepping back in time, into a world so different from today, where things are still rapidly changing. I got so wrapped up in the Morgan’s lives, that I quickly lost track of time. There were just so many layers to this story, and the secrets and lives of the characters. (It could give some of my favorite drama shows a run for their money)! This doesn’t move super quickly, but I wouldn’t say it’s dull at all. There’s just a lot to take in, and Britten makes sure to give you the space you need as you meander through the Morgan’s lives. Cannot recommend enough, especially if you enjoy dramatic storylines!

Chapter 1 

August 1979 

Juliette can see for eternity in the cerulean sky and, in that moment of quiet wonderment, she feels an unexpected rise in her spirit – her awareness is unencumbered by thought, rapt with being alive.

The window is halfway down, George’s finger on the wheel. 

The road, patched and re-patched before them, cuts the countryside in half. Juliette watches the prairies pass by like a motion picture: green wooded foothills, whimsical corn fields as tall as men, harvested clearings, dense undeveloped thickets, jagged and uninviting. She pictures what the land would look like from a skydive – tiled with russet, emerald, goldenrod, and their van, the size of a beetle, inching along with a destination in mind. 

The dashboard starts its rattle again. George gives it a good swift thump. “Now stay that way,” he says and swings out to pass a truck. There is no shortage of honeybees this year, judging by the bounty of wildflowers competing from beneath shale and rock. Showy blossoms of bergamot, tall and dignified, ecstatic to have burst from the ether into here and now.

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About the Author: Monique Britten is an emerging author known for her ability to craft compelling stories that resonate deeply with readers. With a passion for capturing the essence of different eras and the complexities of human relationships, Britten’s writing leaves a lasting impact on those who delve into her novels. “The Day Before Tomorrow” offers a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

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