Child on the Doorstep

The novel is about a woman who is haunted by the baby she left on the steps of a workhouse and is courted by a new suitor who may not be all he seems.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 394 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2018
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

The captivating new novel from the acclaimed author of "The Forget-me-not Child" and "If You Were the Only Girl," Angela McClusky is tormented by the young child she abandoned on the steps of the workhouse. Born out of wedlock and the aftermath of a harrowing assault, the child has grown up far from the nurturing embrace of her mother, only possessing a locket as a memento of the family she never knew. Angela, on the other hand, has carried the weight of her actions for nearly a decade, now widowed and alone, she finds herself courted by a new suitor, Eddie, who promises her the happiness she longs for. However, when Angela's teenage daughter, Constance, uncovers Eddie's true nature, a rift forms between mother and daughter. But her secrets refuse to remain hidden, and Angela must confront her past head-on.

The captivating new novel from the acclaimed author of "The Forget-me-not Child" and "If You Were the Only Girl," Angela McClusky is tormented by the young child she abandoned on the steps of the workhouse. Born out of wedlock and the aftermath of a harrowing assault, the child has grown up far from the nurturing embrace of her mother, only possessing a locket as a memento of the family she never knew. Angela, on the other hand, has carried the weight of her actions for nearly a decade, now widowed and alone, she finds herself courted by a new suitor, Eddie, who promises her the happiness she longs for. However, when Angela's teenage daughter, Constance, uncovers Eddie's true nature, a rift forms between mother and daughter. But her secrets refuse to remain hidden, and Angela must confront her past head-on.

Weight: 284g
Dimension: 158 x 137 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008162337