"An emotionally charged story of adoption centred on the two women on either side of the case – whose side should we be on? "
At the heart of this story are two women in two very different circumstances – and one baby Grace in the middle of it all. There’s teenager Michelle, who’s only known a life of squalor and strife, who believes her baby is best off with another family. Enter Amelia, whose position is almost the opposite – having struggled with fertility she and her husband Piers are perfectly placed to give the child a stable home.
But Michelle’s desire to have her daughter back throws Grace’s future into jeopardy. What I particularly liked about Grace, Victoria Scott’s second novel, is her choice to give voice to both women; neither of whom are made out to be villains. Instead, we are provided with a more nuanced discussion around motherhood and the complex situation some women can find themselves in.
Who should we pity, who is more worthy? It’s a sensitive subject that Scott handles well, without stereotyping. There’s a judgement case in the end – and expect some emotional twists along the way.
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The gripping and heartbreaking second novel by the author of BA Book of the Month and LoveReading Debut of the Month Patience.
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The gripping and heartbreaking second novel by the author of BA Book of the Month and LoveReading Debut of the Month Patience. She gave you her baby.
Grace features in the following genres: Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Family Drama, General Fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Fiction, eBooks of the Month, Recommendations
Paperback, Hardback, Ebook (Epub). £3.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
Grace was written by Victoria Scott and published by Aria, an imprint of Head of Zeus
£3.99. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
