My Daughter's Silence by Caroline Finnerty
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Womens Fiction
A gripping and thought-provoking novel from bestseller Caroline Finnerty that asks the How far would you go, to protect your child? Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Emma Robinson and Kate Hewitt!
When Charlotte Daly wins a scholarship to the prestigious St Thomas’s school, her mother Ali – who has struggled to bring Charlotte up as a single mum – is so proud. She hopes this opportunity will mean a better life for her clever, brilliant daughter.
Ali worries, however, that Charlotte is having a hard time fitting in with her new, wealthy peers. So when Charlotte is invited to a sixteenth birthday party by popular boy Ollie, Ali pushes her to go, hopeful that she'll finally make some friends.
Just before midnight, Charlotte calls Ali to come pick her up from the party. She’s shaking and it’s obvious something has happened but she won’t say what.
It’s only the next day, when Ali is at work, that she learns a teenage boy has been seriously injured. Then the police turn up at their house, wanting to question Charlotte about the events of that night. People are pointing the blame at Charlotte, saying the injured boy was last seen talking to her, before he was found unconscious in the pool.
As the investigation deepens, Ali finds that everyone has their own agenda and people will stop at nothing to protect their children – especially wealthy people. Only Charlotte knows the truth about what happened that night. Can Ali get her to tell the truth before it’s too late?
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Review
This beautifully written novel tugged at my heartstrings from start to finish. Ali Daly is a deeply moving story about the unbreakable bond between a mother and her daughter, even when life tries to pull them apart. Ali’s love, strength, and unwavering hope shine through every page, and I couldn’t help but root for her and Charlotte as they navigated the emotional turbulence of their strained relationship. Caroline Finnerty paints a raw and honest picture of motherhood, teenage rebellion, and the fear and love that come with both. With layered characters and poignant themes, this is a story that stays with you long after you turn the last page. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Meet the Author
About Caroline Finnerty
Caroline Finnerty is an Irish author of heart-wrenching family dramas and has compiled a non-fiction charity anthology. She has been shortlisted for several short-story awards and lives in County Kildare with her husband and four young children.
This isn’t a book I normally read but it sounds good. A well written book is always worth reading@