Children Act

Fiona Maye, a renowned High Court judge, is called on to try an urgent case of a seventeen-year-old boy refusing medical treatment for religious reasons. She visits the boy in hospital, stirring long-buried feelings and powerful new emotions. Her judgment will have momentous consequences for them both.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 09 August 2018
\n Publisher: Vintage Publishing
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Fiona Maye, a renowned High Court judge, is called upon to handle an urgent case involving a seventeen-year-old boy who is refusing medical treatment due to religious beliefs. Time is running out, and the boy's condition is deteriorating rapidly.

Fiona visits the boy in the hospital, an encounter that stirs up long-buried feelings in her and unleashes powerful new emotions in the boy. As she delves deeper into the case, Fiona must make a difficult decision that will have far-reaching consequences for both the boy and herself.

The boy's refusal to receive medical treatment raises ethical and legal questions, as well as emotional dilemmas. Fiona must navigate through a complex web of beliefs, values, and medical expertise to make the best decision for the boy's well-being.

Throughout the case, Fiona grapples with her own personal struggles and emotions. She is torn between her duty as a judge and her empathy for the boy's situation. She must balance the legal implications of her decision with the emotional toll it will take on the boy and his family.

In the end, Fiona's judgment will have a profound impact on the boy's life and the lives of those around him. It will serve as a reminder of the complex and delicate nature of medical decisions and the importance of respecting individual beliefs and values.

\n Weight: 208g\n
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781784705572\n \n