A Mothers Ruin

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You cant choose your family

From the Sunday Times bestselling author Kitty Neale comes an emotional family saga about two women whose bravery and kinship will see them through the toughest times.
CRUEL When her beloved Gran has a stroke, Sally and her family move back home to look after her. But Sadie's illness has made the wise woman they once knew bigoted and bad-tempered. Sadie is testing everyone's patience, including Sally's mum Ruth, and Sallys husband Arthur.

CALLOUS Their problems are nothing compared with Tommy, the little ruffian next door. With an absentee father and an alcoholic mother, Tommy has a hard life. However, Ruth sees the good in him and takes him under her wing, but his unpredictable and violent mother has other ideas.

CRISIS Meanwhile, the stress of living cheek-by-jowl with Sally's family is starting to push Arthur away. As cracks in their marriage begin to appear, both Sally and Arthur must decide where their priorities lie before it's too late

A heartbreaking historical novel about women, friendship, family and hope. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Diney Costeloe and Dilly Court.

Previously published in 2011
Readers absolutely love A Mothers Ruin:
Absolutely superb book! I couldn't put it down! The best book I have read for a long time. Each page has you wanting to know what happens next! Romance, tragedy and intrigue all rolled into one! Reader review

Absolutely fantastic and moving read, had me gripped and enthralled from start to finish. Couldn't put it down, many bleary eyed mornings, but totally worth it. Reader review

I chose 5 stars because there weren't any more to rate this brill read thanks Kitty for being a literal genius xx Reader review

Fantastic! A book to lose yourself in. Could not wait to have five minutes to myself to have a little escapism, great. Reader review

Brilliant book from start to finish. Reader review

Could of continued reading this story forever. Reader review

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Praise for Kitty Neale:

'Heartbreakingly poignant and joltingly realistic. Annie Groves

A moving tale of love, hope and familyfull of drama and heartache. Closer

A heart-breaking yet essentially uplifting and inspiring story, full of warmth, hope and the indomitable human ability to overcome adversity. Lancashire Evening Post

emotive story of loss and hope Peterborough Evening Telegraph

This pageturner is a gritty tale of survival. Tesco magazine

A gritty tale. Bella

Author Bio

I was raised in South London, the streets my playground, and this working class area became the inspiration for my novels. My working life was varied, from shop assistant, secretary to The British Tourist Authority and Manager of a busy GP Group Practice. In the Eighties I moved to Surrey with my husband and two children, but in 1998 there was a catalyst in my life when my son, aged 27died. After working for two years with other bereaved parents in a support group, I took up writing and my first novel, A Cuckoo in Candle Lane, was born. My husband and I now live in Spain.