The Daughter's Secret

Name: The Daughter's Secret
Brand: Hachette UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Eva Holland
ISBN: 9781409160403

Author: Eva Holland

Narrator: Rachel Atkins

Unabridged: 10 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orion

Published: 08/13/2015

Categories: Fiction, Suspense & Thriller, Psychological, Crime

Synopsis

Eleven days in the life of a mother as she tries to navigate herself and her family through the aftershocks of a scandal.

Six years ago, aged fifteen, Rosalind's daughter Stephanie ran away with teacher Nathan Temperley, triggering a media frenzy and resulting in Temperley's arrest and imprisonment. Although the family - Rosalind, her husband Dan, Stephanie and son Freddy - don't talk about what happened, their lives have been shaped by it and everything that came after.

When Rosalind discovers that Temperley is about to be released from prison, she's forced to re-examine the events of six years ago.

Read by Rachel Atkins

(p) 2015 Orion Publishing Group

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amanda -

*3.5 stars The Daughter’s Secret by Eva Holland caught my eye in an airport as I was making my way home from a recent overseas trip. The cover advised me that it was the 2014 recipient of the Good Housekeeping novel competition. Knowing this was a winning novel, I was looking forward to delving into......more

Goodreads review by Trish at Between My Lines

This review was originally posted on [Between My Lines] Balancing the books is a quick fire review where I list the assets and liabilities of a book (as I see them)and leave you decide if you think this book is worth investing in. The Assets of The Daughter’s Secret by Eva Holland:......more

Goodreads review by Liz

I really loved The Daughters Secret. For starters it was a bit of a departure in plot from the plethora of (mostly great) family drama novels I’ve read this year and had a particular depth and resonance to it that really appealed to me. Eva Holland uses the past/present timeline to great effect here,......more

Quotes

A story to resonate with all parents. THE SUN

FRESH as today's headlines, Holland's sharp debut focuses on Rosalind Simm, the mother of 15-year-old Stephanie who ran away with her school geography teacher six years ago. DAILY MAIL

When Stephanie, 15, ran off with her teacher, her mum Rosalind and family were subject to an investigation and public scrutiny. Six years on, the teacher's coming out of prison and Rosalind has to face unanswered questions. WOMAN

Holland builds a fascinating story around a compelling subject. And the ending? It certainly leaves its mark. A great debut - Holland is definitely one to watch. HEAT

Eva Holland's gripping debut is unputdownable. HELLO

Tense and emotionally charged with an uncomfortably ominous atmosphere, this startling novel leads us through the complex relationship between a mother and daughter. SUNDAY EXPRESS