This, My Second Life

This, My Second Life by Jacob is a spare, elegiac literary debut set on the rugged Cornish coast, where quiet days on a farm carry the weight of profound change. After a near-death accident leaves him with a life-altering injury, twenty-year-old Jago Trevarno retreats to his uncle’s smallholding near St Ives, hoping the rhythms of seasons, animals and hard work will help him steady himself.

Life is simple, but not safe. A local bully, Bill Sligo, has his eye on the property—especially a windswept field near the cliffs with a derelict mineshaft—and Jago can’t shake the feeling something is being planned. Determined to repay his uncle’s kindness, he starts asking questions that pull him toward danger he’s not ready for.

Perfect for readers who love literary fiction, Cornwall settings, and stories of recovery, resilience and renewal. Add it to your basket and slip into Jago’s hard-won second chance.