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Just an Ordinary Family

By Fiona Lowe
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Just an Ordinary Family by Fiona Lowe delves into the intricate dynamics of family relationships and the impact of hidden secrets. It follows two sisters whose lives seem closely intertwined but are disrupted by betrayal and tragedy. As they grapple with the challenges of forgiveness and understanding, the story explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of familial bonds.
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You might enjoy this book if you love engrossing stories that delve into complex family dynamics and heartfelt relationships. It's perfect for readers who appreciate tales of hidden secrets, emotional struggles, and the strength of familial bonds, all woven into an engaging narrative.

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Liane Moriarty meets Jodi Picoult in this tensely negotiated story of family ties, betrayal and sacrifice.

Every family has its secrets...

Alice Hunter is smarting from the raw deal life has thrown her way: suddenly single, jobless, and forced to move home to her parents' tiny seaside town. And now she faces an uncomfortable truth. She wants her twin sister Libby's enviable life.

Libby's closest friend Jess Dekic has been around the Hunter family for so long she might as well be blood. She's always considered herself a sister closer to Libby than Alice ever could be...

Libby Hunter has all of life's boxes ticked: prominent small-town doctor, gorgeous husband, and two young daughters. But when she is betrayed by those she loves most, it reveals how tenuous her world is...

For Karen Hunter, her children are a double-edged sword of pain and pride. She's always tried to guide her girls through life's pitfalls, but how do you protect your children when they're adults?

As the family implodes, the fallout for these four women will be inescapable...

Bestselling Australian author Fiona Lowe wields a deft hand, creating utterly addictive storytelling that will have you questioning your own perceptions of what family is.

PRAISE:

'Fiona's insight into the fickle nature of life, the way relationships evolve, what a tough gig parenting can be and how best intentions can so easily come undone makes it simple to identify with her characters and lends an authentic resonance to this roller-coaster story.' - Australian Country

'Fiona Lowe weaves an extraordinary story of loss, love, and forgiveness.' - GLAM Adelaide

'If you loved Big Little Lies, you'll want to devour Fiona Lowe's Just an Ordinary Family next.' - Mamamia

'Drama, upheaval and family secrets feature in the latest novel by Fiona Lowe, the undisputed queen of Australian small-town fiction...a moving character-driven tale that steadily draws you into its thrall.' - Canberra Weekly

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Just an Ordinary Family by Fiona Lowe dives into the complexities and secrets of family relationships, receiving praise for its intricate character development and emotional depth. Readers appreciate how the storyline intertwines the lives of two sisters, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and forgiveness with authenticity and sensitivity. Critiques highlight Lowe's ability to craft a compelling narrative that resonates with the emotional intricacies of family dynamics.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781867207986

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: HQ Fiction

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 402g

Pages: 544

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About the Author

FIONA LOWE has been a midwife, a sexual health counsellor and a family support worker; an ideal career for an author who writes novels about family and relationships. She spent her early years in Papua New Guinea where, without television, reading was the entertainment and it set up a lifelong love of books. Although she often re-wrote the endings of books in her head, it was the birth of her first child that prompted her to write her first novel. A recipient of the prestigious USA RITAยฎ award and two Australian RuBY awards, Fiona writes books that are set in small country towns. They feature real people facing difficult choices and explore how family ties and relationships impact on their decisions. When she's not writing stories, she's a distracted wife, mother of two โ€˜ginger' sons, a volunteer in her community, guardian of eighty rose bushes, a slave to a cat, and is often found collapsed on the couch with wine. You can find her at her website, fionalowe.com, and on Facebook, Twitter and Goodreads.

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