The Mother's Promise: A Novel

Author: Hepworth, Sally

Edition: Reprint

Number Of Pages: 400

Details:

A poignant and breathtaking novel from the author of The Things We Keep and The Secrets of Midwives.All their lives, Alice Stanhope and her daughter, Zoe, have been a family of two, living quietly in Northern California. Zoe has always struggled with crippling social anxiety and her mother has been her constant and fierce protector. With no family to speak of, and the identity of Zoe’s father shrouded in mystery, their team of two works―until it doesn’t. Until Alice gets sick and needs to fight for her life. Desperate to find stability for Zoe, Alice reaches out to two women who are practically strangers but who are her only hope: Kate, a nurse, and Sonja, a social worker. As the four of them come together, a chain of events is set into motion and all four of them must confront their sharpest fears and secrets―secrets about abandonment, abuse, estrangement, and the deepest longing for family. Imbued with heart and humor in even the most dismal moments, The Mother’s Promise is an unforgettable novel about the unbreakable bonds between mothers and daughters and the new ways in which families are forged.Sally Hepworth novels are "sure to appeal to fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult, and Lisa Genova; book clubs will be lining up." ―Library Journal (starred review)

Reviews:

Praise for The Mother’s Promise:“Grab the tissues: this story of a mother’s search for a loving, fierce protector for her child won’t leave you dry-eyed.” ―People“This bittersweet, emotionally intense novel is recommended for readers who appreciate issue-driven stories by Jodi Piccoult and Lisa Genova.” ―Library Journal (starred review)“Part tear-jerker, part celebration of mothers, this story tugs at the heartstrings… a beautiful novel of courage and love in the face of sorrow.”―Booklist“Conveys with sympathy and depth the stories of four Northern California women who face important issues not typically found in fiction.” ―New York Journal of Books

About the Author:

Sally Hepworth has lived around the world, spending extended periods in Singapore, the United Kingdom and Canada. She is the author of The Secrets of Midwives, The Things We Keep, The Mother's Promise, The Family Next Door and The Mother-in-Law. Sally now lives in Melbourne with her husband, three children, and one adorable dog....

EAN: 9781250077769

Release Date: 30-01-2018

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Paperback