The Daughter-in-Law
the perfect book for mothers and daughters this Mother's Day
$29.78
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
21 June 2023
Summary
‘A moving, relatable and heart-thumpingly good story about family secrets and the lengths we’ll go to protect our loved ones.’ CATHY BRAMLEY
When Hope’s only son Paul met and married Edie, Hope was delighted that he had found love and was settling down to make his own family. Hope has loved bringing up her own child, and is happy to step in and help out now and again – but is always worried about overstepping the line between grandmother and mother.
Edie was h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781471193644 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1471193640 |
| Author: | Fanny Blake |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 21 June 2023 |
| Weight: | 274g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 23mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for Fanny Blake and The Long Way Home: ‘Fanny Blake knows how to pinpoint what goes on in families. She is warm but never sentimental and her stories take a grip on the reader’ Elizabeth Buchan ‘No-one does family and friendship better than Fanny … Warm, funny, wise and relatable’ Veronica Henry ‘Loved it … a beautiful story of coming back to life in middle age, full of love, joy and hope’ Liz Fenwick ‘A hopeful, warm, generous-hearted novel about how love transcends difference’ Julie Cohen ‘A warm, uplifting read’ Rosanna Ley ‘The plot reels you in until you have no choice but to devour every word’ heat ‘Absorbing, intelligent and an absolute joy to read’ Daily Express ‘A fantastic read from one of our favourite authors’ Bella ‘Fanny Blake is a master at leading us gently through the complexities of life’ Woman & Home ‘Blake writes fantastically about families and anyone who has ever despaired of a screen-addict teen will especially love this warm-hearted novel’ Daily Mail ‘Fanny Blake leads us gently and reassuringly through the complexities of everyday family life’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Just perfect – as a grandmother myself it made me smile’ Dinah Jefferies ‘Seamlessly moving from past to the present, this is a heart-warming read’ Heat ‘A heart-warming story of the importance of family bonds’ People’s Friend ‘A sensitive exploration of thorny family ties’ Daily Express
About The Author
Fanny Blake
Fanny Blake worked as a publisher for many years, editing both fiction and non-fiction, before transitioning to freelance journalism and writing. She has authored several non-fiction titles, ghostwritten for various celebrities, and previously served as the books editor for Woman & Home magazine.
Her experience extends to judging numerous literary awards, including the Costa First Novel Award, the Desmond Elliott Award, the RNA Romantic Novel of the Year Award, and the British Book Awards. Blake also holds the role of commissioning editor for Quick Reads and works as a book reviewer.
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