Broken Country (Reese's Book Club)

A REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK | A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall is an unforgettable story of love, loss, and the choices that shape our lives…but it’s also a masterfully crafted mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Seriously, that ending?! I did not see it coming.” —Reese Witherspoon

“Stirring and mysterious…fires directly at the human heart and hits the mark.” —Delia Owens, New York Times bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing

A love triangle unearths dangerous, deadly secrets from the past in this thrilling tale perfect for fans of The Paper Palace and Where the Crawdads Sing.


“The farmer is dead. He is dead, and all anyone wants to know is who killed him.”

Beth and her gentle, kind husband Frank are happily married, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. For the dog belonged to none other than Gabriel Wolfe, the man Beth loved as a teenager—the man who broke her heart years ago. Gabriel has returned to the village with his young son Leo, a boy who reminds Beth very much of her own son, who died in a tragic accident.

As Beth is pulled back into Gabriel’s life, tensions around the village rise and dangerous secrets and jealousies from the past resurface, this time with deadly consequences. Beth is forced to make a choice between the woman she once was, and the woman she has become.

A sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller, Broken Country is a novel of simmering passion, impossible choices, and explosive consequences that toggles between the past and present to explore the far-reaching legacy of first love.

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Published Mar 4, 2025

320 pages

Average rating: 7.94

631 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

VAJen2025
May 30, 2025
8/10 stars
I really enjoyed this book, however, it was a bit much with the back-and-forth timelines. I liked that Clare did break each chapter for the timeline, alternating life events. The story overall all was amazing, as well as the characters. I loved the two main male characters, but I think that I am Team Frank in the end!
jusss
May 25, 2025
8/10 stars
did not expect to like this book so much! i knew there was a good twist coming but never expected three twists in just a few chapters. very good, quick, read!
Gail_71
May 18, 2025
9/10 stars
“Broken Country” by Clare Leslie Hall is an emotional and beautifully written story. The exquisite writing and clever unfolding of the plot captivated me from the start. I found myself wanting to savour every moment, even as I raced through its pages. The book evoked a range of emotions—frustration, worry, and ultimately a profound love for the story. It’s hard to articulate just how incredible this book is; you simply need to experience it for yourself.
DedeMcQuillan
May 17, 2025
10/10 stars
Couldn’t put it down
Burnettericka@gmail.com
May 15, 2025
Awesome book!

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