Mother and Child - Softcover

Murray, Annie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 150989540X ISBN 13: 9781509895403

Publisher: Pan, 2019

Synopsis

Mother and Child by Sunday Times bestseller Annie Murray is a moving story of loss, friendship and hope over two generations . . .

Jo and Ian’s marriage is hanging by a thread. One night almost two years ago, their only child, Paul, died in an accident that should never have happened. They have recently moved to a new area of Birmingham, to be near Ian’s mother Dorrie who is increasingly frail. As Jo spends more time with her mother-in-law, she suspects Dorrie wants to unburden herself of a secret that has cast a long shadow over her family.

Haunted by the death of her son, Jo catches a glimpse of a young boy in a magazine who resembles Paul. Reading the article, she learns of a tragedy in India . . . But it moves her so deeply, she is inspired to embark on a trip where she will learn about unimaginable pain and suffering.

As Jo learns more, she is determined to do her own small bit to help. With the help of new friends, Jo learns that from loss and grief, there is hope and healing in her future.

About this title

Review:

This heart-warming story is a gripping read, full of drama, love and compassion (Soldier Girl), Take a Break

This epic saga will have you gripped from start to finish (Chocolate Girls), Birmingham Evening Mail

An exceptional first novel (Birmingham Rose), Chronicle

Just the right mix of mystery and nostalgia (Birmingham Friends), Parents' Magazine

A tale of passion and empathy which will keep you hooked (Birmingham Blitz), Woman's Own

About the Author:

Annie Murray was born in Berkshire and read English at St John's College, Oxford. Her first Birmingham novel, Birmingham Rose, hit The Times bestseller list when it was published in 1995. She has subsequently written many other successful novels, including A Hopscotch Summer, Soldier Girl and the bestselling novels Chocolate Girls and War Babies. Annie has four children and lives near Reading.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pan
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 150989540X
• ISBN 13: 9781509895403
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400