Little Beauty

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A unforgettable story about one woman's struggle to do the best for her child. Laura Quinn has lived on the same remote yet beautiful island off the West Coast of Ireland since she was born, and leaving it behind seems the only way for her life to really begin. A year later, Laura is back, and this time she is not alone; the company of her new baby, Matthew, is all she needs. But the consequences of her return are astonishing, and soon Laura has courageous decisions to make - decisions that could last a lifetime and break her heart for ever. Stylish and captivating, Little Beauty tells a powerful story of love, motherhood and one woman's courage to survive.

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A starkly beautiful and haunting work * Donal Ryan *
Finely crafted and featuring a brilliantly complicated heroine, Jamesons heartbreaking third novel is a moving story about social mores and the power of parental love. * Irish Times *
Original characters and flinty dialogue . . . [a] darkly stylish tale of human behaviour * The Sunday Times *
Funny, engaging and ultimately heart-breaking . . . an impressive portrayal of motherhood and sacrifice. * Irish Independent *
A colourful, fast-paced read * Image, Book of the Month *

Author Bio

Alison Jameson grew up on a farm in the Irish midlands, a secluded and beautiful place that continues to inspire her work. She is the bestselling author of This Man and Me, which was nominated for the IMPAC Literary Award, and Under My Skin. Her third novel, Little Beauty, was published by Doubleday Ireland in 2013. An English and History graduate of University College Dublin, she worked in advertising for many years before becoming an author. Home is Dublin where she lives with her husband and son.