‘I love you, and you are my daughter, no matter what anyone says. Nobody can take you from me.’In beautiful Rathmoney House nestled by the wild Irish Sea, Margo sits in her black suit, three strings of pearls at her neck, nodding at those offering their condolences. She never thought she would be here without her beloved husband. All she has left is their beautiful daughter Elsa and a house full of memories. Then, she receives a letter that turns everything she thought she knew on its head…When Margo learns that her daughter was accidentally switched at birth with an American child and Elsa is not in fact her biological daughter, her world shatters. American Cassie and her daughter Tilly are equally shocked to learn about this tragic mistake, and both parents are terrified about the prospect of their daughters being taken away.Margo and Cassie know that together they must protect their daughters, both biological and not. Cassie and Tilly fly to Ireland, and with the help of the local community they must learn to support each other through the most difficult times.Will they be able to find a new version of family, or will the shocking revelation force them apart forever?Previously published as My Mother’s Daughter
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Review
When you give birth and go home with the baby afterwards, you are convinced that it is your child you are taking home, but what if it isn’t yours….?
I would not want to trade places with neither Margo nor Cassie, because this is exactly what happened to them. Learning your child is not your child is one thing, but not knowing where yours is, must be equally devastating. But the child you have been taking care of up till now, is your child in your eyes, because you have been with them every step of the way. The only thing you want is to leave things be and hope with all your heart the other party feels the same…
As if dealing with this life changing event is not enough, life throws you a few more curveballs.
If I have to pick my favorite character it would be Ida. I admit she sometimes acts like a bull in a china shop, but she has her heart in the right place. I honestly would not do what she did, but she has her reasons. Even then I take my hat of for her.
This is a very beautiful and emotional story with lots of lovely characters. With the support of a few loved ones, you can overcome everything. 5 stars
Thank you
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About the author
Ann is the Irish author of five novels and has been translated into eleven languages. Her first novel The Ballroom Cafe was also an ebook bestseller and in the top 20 bestselling books of 2015 on Amazon UK. Ann loves to write and often gets up at 5am to get the words down, before starting her other job of writing as a news reporter. A leading journalist in Ireland, Ann has covered all major news events in a long career with Independent Newspapers, Ireland. She is now a senior journalist with the Irish Examiner specialising in legal issues. Ann has also lived in India. Originally from the west of Ireland she now lives on the east coast with her husband and family.
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Book Link
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