I Stopped Time

What if the villain of your childhood turned out to be someone really rather extraordinary? A disgraced politician, Sir James Hastings is living out his retirement in a secluded Surrey village. He is unmoved by his centenarian mother's death - a woman he emotionally buried upon her abandonment. Raised by his father, a charismatic war-hero turned racing driver, the young James, torn between self-blame and longing, eventually dismissed her. But when he inherits her life's work - an incredible photography collection spanning six decades - he is forced to confront the realization that his version of the past isn't even half the story... Presenting a family that is beautifully flawed, brimming with affection, and inimitably human, 'I Stopped Time' is perfect for fans of Tracy Chevalier, Audrey Niffenegger and Ali Smith.