Summary
One cool March morning in London, MP Leo Barr is told that his brother, Charlie, is dead. He has hanged himself from a chestnut tree in the grounds of a mental hospital. His family reacts in different ways. Charlie’s mother, Imogen, sees no point in pretending that life is still worth living - he was always her favourite. Leo and his lawyer brother Roland fight, as they always have over Charlie. The fourth brother Ron, a Catholic priest, must break the news to Charlie’s wife, presently in HMP…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780752893877 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0752893874 |
| Author: | Rachel Billington |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Orion |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 1 February 2009 |
| Weight: | 338g |
| Dimensions: | 200mm x 163mm x 28mm |
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“This powerful human drama deals with some pressing issues”
a gripping tale to satisfy all lovers of a finely twisting plot - DAILY TELEGRAPH
This beautifully written family saga is a poignant read…deals with real issues facing families in Britain today - EDINBURGH EVENING NEWSAn exceptional novel with everything it takes for an intirguing and gripping storyline - TELEGRAPH & ARGUSThis powerful human drama deals with some pressing issues - GOOD BOOK GUIDEAbout The Author
Rachel Billington
Rachel Billington has published twenty novels and nine books for children, as well as several non-fiction works. She is also a regular journalist, feature writer and reviewer. She is co-editor of Inside Time, the national newspaper for prisoners and a Vice-President of English PEN. She has four children and five grandchildren and lives in London and Dorset.
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