My Mother's Shadow: The gripping novel about a mother's shocking secret
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Published:21st Sep '17
Should be back in stock very soon
An intriguing, poignant and heart-warming novel about a secret that will change everything
Addie thinks she knows everything about her mother.
But when a stranger appears, claiming to be Addie's sister, she realises that her life so far has been based on a lie . . .
'A compelling family story . . . Beautifully written' Sheila O'Flanagan
'Intriguing, twisting . . . I loved it' Dinah Jefferies
'A gripping family mystery told in lush, evocative prose' Erin Kelly
'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets . . . Brilliant'Fabulous
Hartland House has always been a faithful keeper of secrets . . .
1958. Sent to beautiful Hartland to be sheltered from her mother's illness, Liz spends the summer with the wealthy Shaw family. They treat Liz as one of their own, but their influence could be dangerous . . .
Now. Addie believes she knows everything about her mother Elizabeth and their difficult relationship until her recent death. When a stranger appears claiming to be Addie's sister, she is stunned. Is everything she's been told about her early life a lie?
How can you find the truth about the past if the one person who could tell you is gone? Addie must go back to that golden summer her mother never spoke of . . . and the one night that changed a young girl's life for ever.
Readers love My Mother's Shadow:
'One of the most enthralling, heartbreaking books that I have read in quite some time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'The poignant storyline is deeply affecting. Definitely a book that is going to stay with me for a long time' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'So beautifully written. In places it made me laugh out loud and in other places it made me cry' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'This novel absolutely blew me away . . . I cannot recommend this novel enough' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
'A stunning read and I can't wait to read more from this author' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets... Brilliant * Fabulous *
An intriguing twisting story with a lush opening and beautifully descriptive writing throughout. I loved it -- Dinah Jefferies, author of THE TEA PLANTER'S WIFE
A delightful debut about family and secrets * Prima *
A compelling family story... beautifully written... evokes vivid pictures of an English summer in the 1950s -- Sheila O'Flanagan
An emotional and involving story * Woman & Home *
Beautifully written * Daily Mail *
A gripping family mysterytold in lush, evocative prose -- Erin Kelly
Compelling, atmospheric and beautifully written...trembles with family secrets. I adored it -- Victoria Fox
Delightful...Beautifully written and hugely enjoyable * The People *
I just couldn't put it down... A fascinating mix of history, family secrets and self discovery... A stunning read and I can't wait to read more from this author' -- www.booksandme.co.uk
Absolutely captivating -- www.josbookblog.co.uk
This novel absolutely blew me away! It had me gripped from the start and is loaded with scenes that pull at the heart strings... An incredible debut novel -- 5 stars, www.annebonnybookreviews.com
An intriguing book of family drama, with a little bit of mysterybetween the pages... A perfect read for my recent holiday... Nikola Scott writes beautifully with vivid descriptions -- www.myreadingcorner.co.uk
A beautiful, heartwarming and at times a gut-wrenching story...would highly recommend -- www.broadbeansbooks.wordpress.com
Poignant -- www.bookphace.blogspot.co.uk
ISBN: 9781472241160
Dimensions: 198mm x 135mm x 23mm
Weight: 294g
368 pages