Why a Booktrail?
1994, 2016: Sometimes, the ones you love can set you free…
When We Were Young
What you need to know before your trail
Spring, 1994. Will, a talented busker, falls for Emily, a quirky art student. By 1997, Will is playing Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, and Emily is unveiling her first gallery show. They spend a whirlwind summer touring with Will’s band, caught up in their love for their art and each other.
But within two years, Will is dead.
Spring, 2016. Emily remains single. Her art is long forgotten. Now, life revolves around her 16-year-old daughter, Liv. But when Emily accidentally reveals she once knew Will, Liv is stunned. How could her ordinary, predictable mother have known someone like Will Bailey?
And why does Emily blame herself for his death?
Locations
Reset- England - Somerset
- A: Glastonbury
- B: Glastonbury Abbey
- C: London - Uxbridge train station
Travel Guide
Glastonbury
Largely set at the iconic music festival in Somerset.
In addition to contemporary music, the festival hosts dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts. Leading pop and rock artists have headlined, alongside thousands of others appearing on smaller stages and performance areas. In the novel, Will is playing at the Pyramid Stage.
BookTrail Boarding Pass: When We Were Young
Destination/location: Glastonbury Author/guide: Elaine Hastings Departure Time:1993, 2016
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