By Susan Elliot-Wright (author)
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A powerful debut novel perfect for fans of Maggie O'Farrell.
A story that grips you from the very start, slowly weaving together the tale of two people living different lives in different times. Maggie, who is confused and disorientated, finding herself in a mental asylum; and Jonathan, whose seemingly perfect life begins to tumble into chaos and despair. This beautifully written tale keeps your interest and attention from beginning to end.
The characters are compassionately presented; they make believable choices, mistakes and errors which endear you to them all the more. A good read with substance, plot and enough depth to keep you enthralled to the very last page.
A review from Beverley Davenport, one of our Lovereading panel members
The past shapes us all. But what happens when it hides a secret that changes everything? In 1964, Maggie wakes to find herself in a mental asylum, with no idea who she is or how she got there.
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Remnants of memories swirl in her mind - a familiar song, a storm, a moment of violence. Slowly, she begins to piece together the past and the events which brought her to this point. In the present day, Jonathan is grieving after the loss of his father.
A cold, distant man, he was not easy to love, but at least while he lived there was hope for reconciliation. Then a detective turns up on Jonathan's doorstep to question him about crimes he believes Jonathan's father may have committed long ago...As the two stories interweave, the devastating truth long kept hidden must emerge, and both Maggie and Jonathan are forced to come to terms with the consequences of the shocking and tragic events of over forty years ago.
The past shapes us all. But what happens when it hides a secret that changes everything?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Things We Never Said and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
The Things We Never Said features in the following genres: Recommended Children's eBooks, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers
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