Description
Book SynopsisCan a mother ever hand over her son to another woman?
In this emotional and thought-provoking novel, multi-million copy bestselling author Joanna Trollope expertly weaves a study of familial relationships with a lightness of tone and real sense of compassion. Fans of Elizabeth Noble, Erica James and Amanda Prowse will love it!
''Trollope writes about family life with wit, intelligence and verve'' - Guardian
''Wonderfully observed and readable'' - THE TIMES
''Infallibly elegant...Look more closely and something as grim as Greek tragedy is played out around the cosy family dining table'' - Daily Telegraph
''I found it hard to put this book down'' -- ***** Reader review
''A brilliant book'' -- ***** Reader review
''Always an enjoyable read - Joanna Trollope is the mistress of family emotions'' -- ***** Reader review
''I read it last week and have s
Trade Review
We love Trollope's novels and await each new one with excitement * HEAT *
Supremely sure of her material and purpose, compassionate but never sentimental * THE SUNDAY TIMES *
Wonderfully observed and readable * THE TIMES *
Infallibly elegant... All this lies beneath the sparkling, well groomed surface of a novel which could quite easily be read as a light diversion for an idle afternoon. But look more closely and something as grim as Greek tragedy is played out around the cosy family dinner table -- Jane Shilling * DAILY TELEGRAPH *
As ever, Trollope writes about family life with wit, intelligence and verve * GUARDIAN *
