The author of Swallowtail Summer delivers another sweeping saga of buried secrets and family tensions as a mother's hidden life begins to unravel in front of her two children.
Even happy families have their secrets...
Since the sudden death of her husband, Naomi has steadily rebuilt the life they shared in the village of Tilsham by the sea. Her eldest daughter, Martha, is sensible and determined - just like her father was - and very much in control of where her life is going. If she could just get pregnant with her husband, life would be perfect. Willow, the youngest, was always more sunny and easy-going, yet drifted through life, much to her father's frustration. But now, with charming new boyfriend, Rick, she has a very good reason to settle down.
The three women are as close as can be. But there are things Naomi has kept from her daughters. Like the arrival of Ellis, a long-lost friend from way back, now bringing the fun and spark back into her life. And she's certainly never told them that her marriage to their father wasn't quite what it seemed...
The Sunday Times-bestselling author Erica James returns with this gloriously compelling tale of mothers and daughters, secrets and love.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780008413736
Number of pages: 448
Weight: 300 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 28 mm
Praise for Mothers and Daughters: ‘A beautifully written story that examines the wonderful intimacy between mothers and daughters … a satisfying treat of a novel’ Adele Parks, bestselling author in Platinum ‘A brilliant read. A compelling family drama, full of twists and turns. Completely absorbing’ Sarah Morgan, bestselling author of The Christmas Escape ‘Wise and warm with plenty of twists and turns, you'll love this engrossing family story’ Rachel Hore, bestselling author of A Beautiful Spy ‘You’ll be swept away then brought gently back to harbour in this beautiful portrait of a family and its multigenerational secrets. Emotional and uplifting, it unfolds in the most glorious coastal setting – delightful!’ Veronica Henry, bestselling author of The Impulse Purchase ‘A wonderfully compelling family drama that deftly touches upon some serious issues. Her characterisation is excellent, the setting beautiful and the slow reveals are delicately and sensitively handled. In this warm, escapist and utterly uplifting read, she’s on top form’ Sunday Express ‘Surprising and reassuringly wise, captivating and vivid, beautiful and authentic … Achingly wonderful, peerless storytelling with heart, soul and gentle wisdom – I adored this book’ Miranda Dickinson, bestselling author of Our Story ‘A brilliant and gripping family drama … full of heart – and plenty of drama – this is a brilliantly observational look at the complexities of family life’ My Weekly ‘Deliciously immersive … tracing the complex emotions and dangerous undercurrents that lie beneath the deceptively smooth surface of family life’ Iona Grey, author of The Glittering Hour ‘Glorious … a real treat’ Sunday Post ‘With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we can’t think of a better book to get stuck into … a captivating read’ OK!
Although I found there was a certain degree of predictability in the storyline in this family saga, I thought that all the characters were well-portrayed and, with the gradual revelation of long-held secrets as the... More
This is such a great read I was really impressed with it. Set in present day in an English village called Tilsham by the Sea. I thought the story was well written and I liked the characters and found them relatable.... More
Mothers and Daughters, the latest novel by Erica James, is a contemporary family drama packed with plenty of secrets, lies and romantic misadventures. The story centres on three strong yet disparate female characters:... More
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