Now & Then

The narrative alternates between Christopher Metcalfe's present and his troubled past at Blandford House, where he faced strict discipline and found solace in a romance with the older prefect, Stephen Walker. As Christopher returns home after his father's death, he grapples with memories of his first love and the life he never pursued. The story intricately explores themes of longing, identity, and emotional emptiness, revealing how past experiences shape the present. William Corlett's debut novel poignantly examines the impact of love and loss on a man's journey to self-discovery.