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The Swap: Two women. Two children. But whose is whose
By (Author) Fiona Mitchell
Hodder & Stoughton
Hodder & Stoughton
23rd April 2019
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Narrative theme: interior life / psychological fiction
Family life fiction / Stories about family
823.92
Paperback
304
Width 154mm, Height 234mm, Spine 25mm
376g
***The second novel from Fiona Mitchell, author of the stunning THE MAID'S ROOM***
When two strangers, Tess and Annie, undergo IVF at an American clinic, their embryos are mixed up and each woman gives birth to the wrong child.The women only discover the devastating error three years later. Tess wants to swap the children back; Annie doesn't. As the pair wrangle, neither of them expect what unfolds.Two women. Two children. One thought-provoking novel.*******PRAISE FOR THE MAID'S ROOM'A modern-day The Help' - Emerald Street'Passionate . . . powerful' - Daily Mail'Exquisite writing . . . a shocking and powerful story line that had me gripped and moved until the uplifting conclusion . . . A fascinating read about survival and the strength and resilience of the human heart' - Katie Marsh, author of A LIFE WITHOUT YOU and THIS BEAUTIFUL LIFEPraise for The Swap - :
An emotionally charged and thought-provoking read that any parent will relate to - Woman's WeeklyAn insightful and emotionally charged read - Woman's OwnI read the book in one weekend and emerged wanting to hug my loved ones a little bit tighter. A compelling, thought-provoking, emotional thriller of a bookA gripping, heartbreaking and original story which asks some important questions about motherhood and keeps you guessing until the very end, absolutely loved it.A thought-provoking and tense tale - Woman & HomeA wonderfully written, thought provoking and moving read. I raced through the pages, desperate to know the outcome. Such a clever, original idea. I loved it. - Claire DouglasOh how it was worth the wait! Fiona has crafted an emotive and credible read . . . Harrowing in parts, but uplifting in others, Fiona keeps the pace constant . . . deeply moving and beautifully written.Fiona Mitchell is an award-winning writer and has worked as a journalist for many years. She spent almost three years living in Singapore and now lives in London with her husband and daughter. The Maid's Room is her first novel.