The Kindest Thing

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A love story, a modern nightmare and an honest and incisive portrayal of a woman who honours her husband's wish to die and finds herself in the dock for murder.

When Deborah reluctantly helps her beloved husband Neil end his life and conceals the truth, she is charged with murder. As the trial unfolds and her daughter Sophie testifies against her, Deborah, still reeling with grief, fights to defend her actions. Twelve jurors hold her fate in their hands, if found guilty she will serve a life sentence. Deborah seeks solace in her memories of Neil and their children and the love they shared. An ordinary woman caught up in an extraordinary situation.

A finely written page-turner, compelling, eloquent, heart-breaking. The Kindest Thing tackles a controversial topic with skill and sensitivity. A book that begs the question: what would you do

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Complex and satisfying Sunday Times A painfully honest exploration of an ordinary family under stress... A stunning piece of work. -- Ann Cleeves It's always exciting to see a writer get better and better, and Cath Staincliffe is doing just that. Val McDermid Modest, compassionate ... a solid ingenious plotter with a sharp eye for domestic detail Literary Review Compelling Catholic Herald 20100604 Excellent Big Issue 20100531 A compelling novel Star Magazine 20100628 A modern-day Greek tragedy that keeps you rapt to the very end The Pulse

Author Bio

Cath Staincliffe is the author of the acclaimed Sal Kilkenny mysteries as well as being a scriptwriter for ITV's hit police series, Blue Murder, starring Caroline Quentin as DCI Janine Lewis. Cath was shortlisted for the CWA Dagger in the Library award in 2006. She lives in Manchester with her partner and their three children.