The Choice

Penny Hancock's novel "The Choice" is a thought-provoking exploration of family secrets and the consequences of decisions. Renee Gulliver's life falls apart when her grandson vanishes, and she must face remorse, criticism, and a heartbreaking ultimatum from her daughter.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

For fans of Jodi Picoult and If Only I Could Tell You, Penny Hancock's The Choice is an engrossing, thought-provoking novel about family secrets and the way that even the smallest decisions can sometimes have far-reaching consequences.

Renee Gulliver appears to have it all: a beautiful house overlooking a scenic estuary on England's East Coast, a successful career as a relationship therapist, three grown-up children, and a beloved grandson, Xavier. But then Xavier vanishes after Renee fails to pick him up from school, and the repercussions are manifold. Renee is wracked with remorse; the local community questions her priorities, clients abandon her; and, as long-held grievances surface, her daughter Mia offers her a heartbreaking ultimatum.

Amid recriminations, misunderstandings, and lies, can Renee find a way to reunite her family?

Renee Gulliver, a successful relationship therapist, has it all: a beautiful house overlooking a scenic estuary on England's East Coast, three grown-up children, and a beloved grandson, Xavier. However, her world is turned upside down when Xavier vanishes after Renee fails to pick him up from school. Renee is consumed with remorse, and the local community questions her priorities and clients abandon her. As long-held grievances surface, Renee's daughter Mia offers her a heartbreaking ultimatum: reunite her family or lose her forever.

Renee is torn between her love for her family and her fear of losing them. She desperately searches for Xavier, but every lead seems to lead nowhere. She confronts her estranged mother, who reveals a secret that changes everything. Renee must confront her own demons and make the hardest choice of her life.

The Choice is a powerful and emotional novel that explores the depths of family relationships and the consequences of our choices. Penny Hancock's writing is masterful, and the characters are well-developed and relatable. This novel will leave readers thinking long after the last page has been turned.

Weight: 418g
Dimension: 145 x 222 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509867905