{"product_id":"the-childrens-secret-9780751574883","title":"The Children's Secret","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eA new novel by Virginia Macgregor, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, explores the shocking events of a back-to-school party where one child is shot by another. The press asks questions about the type of parents who let their children play unsupervised in a house with guns, and the police investigation focuses on two urgent questions: which one of the nine children pulled the trigger, and why are the others staying silent? The novel is gripping and gorgeously written, asking how far we'll go to protect our children and how we can come together when so much divides us. Readers love it for its insight, compelling story, and emotional impact. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 400 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14 April 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Little, Brown Book Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Whole Country Is Asking. But They're Not Telling.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt a children's party in the sleepy American town of Middlebrook, nothing ever happens. Until the shocking events of one hot Saturday afternoon, when nine children sneak off to a barn. And one child is shot by another.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the media storm that sweeps the nation, the press are asking questions. About the type of parents who let their children play unsupervised in a house with guns. About how damaged a child must be to commit this kind of atrocity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the ensuing police investigation, two questions are the most urgent and the most baffling. Of the nine children who were present in that barn, which one actually pulled the trigger? And why are the others staying silent?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Incredibly Gripping and Gorgeously Written\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVirginia Macgregor's novel is a spellbinding exploration of the lengths we will go to protect our children and the power of unity in the face of division.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy do readers love Virginia Macgregor?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI defy you not to fall in love with this future classic. Clare Mackintosh, Will delight you but break your heart several times over. Sun, I couldn't put this insightful, compelling novel down. Woman \u0026amp; Home, Might restore your faith in human nature. Bella, Deeply satisfying. Sarra Manning, Red, Sharp, funny, and hugely moving. A must-read. Fabulous, Warm, wise, and insightful. Good Housekeeping, Beautifully written and thought-provoking, this is a brilliant read. Sun, This wonderful story will tear at your heart. My Weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 270g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 x 195 x 32 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780751574883\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virginia Macgregor","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097664745722,"sku":"9780751574883","price":6.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1650019574405_book.jpg?v=1650047479","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-childrens-secret-9780751574883","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}