The Trophy Child

LoveReading Says

“How far would a mother go to achieve perfection?”  the publisher’s shout line asks.  Well how far indeed?  Personally I find the line deceptive but I’m not telling you why.  Suffice to say that this is an involved family drama with a couple who each have a child from a previous relationship and then one together.  Personalities are gradually built and although the shock is a bit predictable, the outcome is not and when the tension rises, the plot turns unexpectedly into new areas.  Family drama, psychological thriller and police procedure mix well in a clever, well-written tale with excellent characterisation.  This is one for all mystery lovers. ~ Sarah Broadhurst

A 'Piece of Passion' from the Publisher...

'Paula Daly has been called ‘The UK’s answer to Liane Moriarty’ and it’s an apt comparison, although I’d argue that Paula is even better. With her unique blend of wit and intrigue, Paula takes us into everyday situations that are familiar and relatable, and then pushes them to the limit: she makes the ordinary wholly extraordinary. The Trophy Child is an almost impossibly gripping, suspenseful novel, focussing on the effect that a ‘tiger mother’ can have on her family, and the disaster that ensues as one mother's desire for success pushes them all to the brink.' ~ Frankie Gray, Publishing Director, Transworld

Reviewed by Sarah Broadhurst
Sarah Broadhurst spent her early working life in the book trade in both retail and wholesale until the arrival of children forced her to look for freelance work she could do from…
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About The Trophy Child

A doting mother or a pushy parent? Karen Bloom expects perfection. Her son, Ewan, has been something of a disappointment and she won't be making the same mistake again with her beloved, talented child, Bronte.

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