The first three books in Chris Vobe's 'The Water Tower', a spellbinding series of literary fiction, now available in one volume! Reunion: When journalist Adam Chapman returns to the village of his childhood, what he finds at first is an English idyll, untouched and unspoiled. But when plans to demolish the old Water Tower are announced, the perfect world of Little Bassington is fractured. Battle lines are drawn and long-buried secrets are on the cusp of being unearthed. As Adam struggles to navigate his own past, he finds himself drawn into an unexpected circle of acquaintances – including a woman from the Library to whom each of them will becoming inextricably linked. In the captivating first volume of the series, facets of love and loss intertwine, resulting in a raw and uncompromising tale that throws a spotlight on the complex dynamics of a community grappling with profound change. Remembrance: Election fever has gripped the village of Little Bassington and the race for the Town Hall has intensified – with the fate of the Water Tower at stake. Long-buried feelings are rising to the surface, painful heartaches and disquieting realities look set to endure... and a decades-old secret, forgotten and left to gather dust, is discovered at Orchard House. As journalist Adam Chapman strikes a deal with the devil, librarian Victoria Kendall discovers that some choices remain inescapable. Steeped in themes of loyalty and allegiance, the second book in Chris Vobe’s gripping five-volume epic serves as a candidate exploration of the way we live with grief. Revelation: As dark clouds loom over the village of Little Bassington, the secrets of one woman's hidden past are finally laid bare – propelling journalist Adam Chapman towards a watershed moment in his life. With the community left reeling, more than one resident finds themselves out in the cold. Elsewhere, Victoria Kendall is forced to navigate a high-stakes political game of cat-and-mouse as the sinister figure of Robert Grainger stands poised to play his hand. For those embroiled in the fight to save the Water Tower, destiny is calling. Packed with unexpected, immersive twists, the thrilling third instalment of ‘The Water Tower’ offers an emotional examination of redemption and the enduring power of love.

Adrian Plummer is a narrow-minded preacher; Charles Chew, the richest man in the town is a confirmed atheist. So when Plummer's son, Guy and Chew's daughter, Bee, fall in love, neither family looks well on the union. Cod Dugan , who runs the local poolroom, has gotten fed up with Plummer's lectures, so he decides to get back at the preacher. He takes the young couple to a squire in another town who marries them. Then, Dugan never bothers to pick up the marriage certificate. When Bee is about to have a baby and the couple can't prove they are married, scandal rocks the town. Bee goes away to have the child, but Guy stays behind and braves the taunts, even when his father is forced to resign his pulpit. Guy is instrumental in getting a highway built through town and when the squire tracks him down with the marriage certificate, all is forgiven.