Customer Reviews

6 reviews

• Cathy Hobday

  A superb book which maintains pace and momentum whilst exploring changing attitudes and expectations through the perspectives of various characters from different generations . I was hooked from the first chapter introducing Jen's journey and the varied challenges facing each character narrating their chapter gripped me to the end , which kept me guessing . The changes in attitude, provision and support for autistic children over the years and the impact of this for the children and their families is both poignantly and brutally highlighted. A fabulous read . Bravo Deborah .

• Sally Hyde Lomax

  I loved this book. I read it from cover to cover, barely putting it down. The characters are beautifully written and the story is so brilliantly and sensitively handled. I was gripped from beginning to end. This is an amazing debut novel by Deborah Archer which I thoroughly recommend.

• Debs

  I loved this beautifully written book. From the first page, I couldn’t put it down. The characters were so familiar and believable. An emotional read.

• Jenny Heath

  A thoroughly enjoyable read, well written and fast-paced. I believe most mothers will be able to relate to Jennifer and Maureen, and who couldn't fall in love with Ned? A highly recommended book.

• Susan Woolliams

  A wonderful debut novel! This is the beautifully written story of a family finally coming to terms with a long-held secret. The book's main characters, so sensitively drawn, each recount the events that have shaped their relationships with one another as their story continues to unfold toward its satisfying climax. All in all, an unputdownable read!

• Steph Wilson

  A sensitive, touching, and eye-opening story of a family with a tragic secret. Beautifully written and keeps you engrossed all the way through. I particularly enjoyed getting to know the characters - each well-developed and very relatable. Looking forward to Deborah’s next novel!

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