In "A Change of Climate," Hilary Mantel explores the complexities of family dynamics and the enduring impact of past traumas. The novel follows Ralph and Anna Eldred, a couple dedicated to charitable work, whose lives are overshadowed by a harrowing experience during their missionary years in Africa. As they raise their family in England, the secrets of their past resurface, challenging their faith and relationships. Mantel delves into themes of good and evil, forgiveness, and the intricate web of human emotions in this profound narrative. MACMILLAN