Taken

"The Scott-Tylers" is a 1968 film about two women, Grace and Lola, who meet at a home for young unmarried mothers and form an unlikely friendship. Grace is forced to give her daughter away, while Lola's parents take her son in to raise as their own. Seeking refuge, Grace finds safety in Lola's family, but beneath the happy surface simmers a disturbing reality.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

In 1968, London, two young women named Grace and Lola meet for the first time at a home for unmarried mothers. Despite their troubled pasts and the dark secrets that have brought them together, they form an unlikely bond. As time passes, Grace is faced with the difficult decision of giving her daughter away, while Lola's parents take her son in to raise as their own. Seeking solace after running away from home, Grace finds safety in Lola's family.

At first, Grace finds the Scott-Tylers to be the perfect family. Family man Dan may have a checkered past, but he appears to be loving and caring towards his wife and children. However, as Grace spends more time with the family, she begins to uncover a disturbing reality lurking beneath the surface.

Dan is involved in illegal activities, and the Scott-Tylers are not as happy and perfect as they seem. Grace witnesses firsthand the struggles and hardships that the family faces, including financial difficulties, domestic abuse, and drug addiction.

Despite the challenges, Grace and Lola continue to support each other through thick and thin. They form a deep connection that transcends their circumstances and becomes a source of strength and comfort for each other. As Grace's daughter grows up, she becomes aware of the troubled past that her mother has endured. She seeks out Grace and tries to understand her better, hoping to repair the broken bond between them.

Through their struggles and triumphs, Grace and Lola learn that true family is not always about blood ties but about the love and support that they provide for each other. They realize that their friendship is a gift that they have been given, and they cherish it with all their hearts.

In the end, Grace and Lola's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the strength of friendship. They prove that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter future.

Weight: 224g
Dimension: 130 x 196 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781409195283