{"product_id":"9781509895403_83","title":"Mother and Child by Murray, Annie | Subject:Literature \u0026 Fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduct Description Mother and Child by Sunday Times bestseller Annie Murray is a moving story of loss, friendship and hope over two generations . . .Jo and Ian?s marriage is hanging by a thread. One night almost two years ago, their only child, Paul, died in an accident that should never have happened. They have recently moved to a new area of Birmingham, to be near Ian?s mother Dorrie who is increasingly frail. As Jo spends more time with her mother-in-law, she suspects Dorrie wants to unburden herself of a secret that has cast a long shadow over her family. Haunted by the death of her son, Jo catches a glimpse of a young boy in a magazine who resembles Paul. Reading the article, she learns of a tragedy in India . . . But it moves her so deeply, she is inspired to embark on a trip where she will learn about unimaginable pain and suffering.As Jo learns more, she is determined to do her own small bit to help. With the help of new friends, Jo learns that from loss and grief, there is hope and healing in her future.'Humane, heartbreaking yet hopeful. Annie Murray at her absolute best.' - Kate Thompson, author of Secrets of the Homefront Girls Review Humane, heartbreaking yet hopeful. This book is something special. An epic exploration into the mother child relationship, the depths of grief and the joys of maternal love. Annie Murray at her absolute best! --Kate Thompson, author ofSecrets of the Homefront Girls andThe Allotment Girls.This heart-warming story is a gripping read, full of drama, love and compassion (Soldier Girl) ?Take a BreakThis epic saga will have you gripped from start to finish (Chocolate Girls) ?Birmingham Evening MailAn exceptional first novel (Birmingham Rose) ?ChronicleJust the right mix of mystery and nostalgia (Birmingham Friends) ?Parents' MagazineA tale of passion and empathy which will keep you hooked (Birmingham Blitz) ?Woman's Own From the Back Cover Mother and Child by Sunday Times bestseller Annie Murray is a moving story of loss, friendship and hope over two generations . . . Jo and Ian?s marriage is hanging by a thread. One night almost two years ago, their only child Paul died in an accident that should never have happened. They have recently moved to a new area of Birmingham to be near Ian?s mother Dorrie, who is increasingly frail. As Jo spends more time with her, she suspects Dorrie wants to unburden herself of a secret that has cast a long shadow over her family.Haunted by the death of her son, Jo catches a glimpse of a young boy in a magazine who resembles Paul. Reading the article, she learns of a tragedy in India . . . But it moves her so deeply, she is inspired to embark on a trip where she will learn about unimaginable pain and suffering. As Jo learns more, she is determined to do her own small bit to help. With the help of new friends, Jo learns that from loss and grief there is hope and healing in her future.PRAISE FOR ANNIE MURRAY?Full of drama, love and compassion? Take a Break?A tale of passion and empathy that will keep you hooked? Woman?s Own?A tender romance with a warm heart and a gritty streak of realism? Lancaster Guardian About the Author Annie Murray was born in Berkshire and read English at St John's College, Oxford. Her first Birmingham novel,Birmingham Rose, hitThe Times bestseller list when it was published in 1995. She has subsequently written many other successful novels, includingA Hopscotch Summer,Soldier Girl and the bestselling novelsChocolate Girls andWar Babies. Annie has four children and lives near Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Used Good | Paperback","offers":[{"title":"Used Good","offer_id":42917233754358,"sku":"9781509895403_F3_D3","price":80.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/3857\/8002\/products\/51iGnNEbvrL.jpg?v=1648200734","url":"https:\/\/www.worthing.in\/products\/9781509895403_83","provider":"Worthing.in","version":"1.0","type":"link"}