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Book SynopsisA loving mother. A perfect family. A shock wave that could shatter everything. Freya Braithwaite knows she is lucky. Nineteen years of marriage to a man who still warms her soul and two beautiful teenage daughters to show for it: confident Charlotte and thoughtful Lexi. Her home is filled with love and laughter. But when Lexi’s struggles with weight take control of her life, everything Freya once took for granted falls apart, leaving the whole family with a sense of helplessness that can only be confronted with understanding, unity and, above all, love. In this compelling and heart-wrenching new work by bestselling author Amanda Prowse, one ordinary family tackles unexpected difficulties and discovers that love can find its way through life’s darkest moments.
Trade Review"Powerful and emotional, it’s a heartbreakingly good read." —Fabulous, Sun on Sunday "A harrowing portrayal of a family under unbearable strain, from an expert chronicler of family drama." —Sunday Mirror “At times uncomfortable and distressing, this powerful novel shines a much-needed light on the subject of eating disorders and the stark realities of life for sufferers and their families.” —The Sun “Great books have the power to make readers stop in their tracks and rethink everything they thought they knew. Prowse's latest novel, The Food of Love, is one such book.” —The Herald “Amanda Prowse has been hailed the queen of domestic drama with good reason – she excels at it. Her latest offering The Food of Love is an extremely moving and perfectly pitched story. A brilliant, poignant and utterly heart-breaking read.” —Closer
