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  TORN : Stand-Out New Novel Bursts with Dark Secrets, Priesthood and Forbidden Love   Tony Webster’s Torn tells the story of David, whose traumatic start in life (abandoned on the doorstep of a Catholic priest) sets him on a fear-filled journey through childhood and into life as a young man. With the arrival of Jennifer he is filled with new hope and the potential of love; the young couple are set on a dramatic path that neither can control. A story of identities, loves and truths that can’t be ignored - will David and Jennifer, despite all that life has thrown at them, ever have a chance to seize the happiness they crave? Torn is one of those novels that showcases the power of love to shine through the darkest times. A traumatic and dramatic tale that sees both protagonists facing more than their share of desperate moments, the author adeptly keeps the suspense high as his story leaves readers questioning whether being a couple is ever on the cards for David and Jennifer.  A multi-layered story that immerses readers from the outset (whilst also showcasing the darker elements of the Catholic church) Tony Webster keeps his readers guessing whether happy ever after is ever an option for this fated couple right to the very last moment, whilst also showcasing his prowess as a first class and nuanced story teller.  Synopsis:  Johannesburg, 1993. Torn by fear and despair, a young woman abandons her newborn son on the steps of a priest's house.  It is a harsh beginning to life for David and an even harsher childhood at the hands of the priest who takes him in. David tears himself apart to survive into adulthood, keeping his real self and his dreams hidden from view, always in fear of the consequences. One day a young woman named Jennifer bursts his world apart. Her spirit and presence transforms his life...but she is torn, too, by vows she is soon to take. Together they face a future neither of them c