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Eloise Hamilton is a Londoner born and bred, so it is a momentous day when she reluctantly agrees to uproot to Dartmouth, leaving behind her perfect world so her husband can finally live in his. There are compensations, however. On tap fresh air, a bigger home for her family, her mother-in-law Margaret will welcome her with open arms, and besides, she can still rely on best friend Sara to be her lifeline to London.
Yet, both Margaret and Sara are facing their own difficulties. As Margaret begins to lose her history, her health and her mind, will she be able to hold on to the secret she’s never wanted to reveal? Sara is consumed with a need for a baby – a desire so ferocious she’s prepared to take a terrible risk, without thought of the consequences her actions might unleash on the next generation.
Thrust into this unexpected turmoil, Eloise finds she is the one holding everything together for her loved ones – and by an ever-weakening thread. As her world implodes with the strain of being responsible for all around her, someone is bound to be overlooked. And the damage might be irreparable…
(P)2012 Headline Digital
Yet, both Margaret and Sara are facing their own difficulties. As Margaret begins to lose her history, her health and her mind, will she be able to hold on to the secret she’s never wanted to reveal? Sara is consumed with a need for a baby – a desire so ferocious she’s prepared to take a terrible risk, without thought of the consequences her actions might unleash on the next generation.
Thrust into this unexpected turmoil, Eloise finds she is the one holding everything together for her loved ones – and by an ever-weakening thread. As her world implodes with the strain of being responsible for all around her, someone is bound to be overlooked. And the damage might be irreparable…
(P)2012 Headline Digital
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