The Girl in the Red Coat

Name: The Girl in the Red Coat
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571313266
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By Kate Hamer

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In The Girl in the Red Coat by Kate Hamer, the story follows a mother, Beth, and her daughter, Carmel, who go on an outing to a storytelling festival. Amidst the bustling crowd, Carmel mysteriously disappears, setting off a desperate search by Beth. The narrative explores the bond between mother and daughter, delving into themes of loss, hope, and the resilience of love.
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You might enjoy this gripping psychological thriller if you appreciate stories that delve into the emotional bonds between mothers and daughters, and explore themes of loss and hope. Set against an evocative backdrop, the narrative weaves mystery and suspense, perfect for fans of heartfelt yet tense storytelling.

The Girl in the Red Coat

A stand-out debut, The Girl in the Red Coat is the page-turning and hugely moving story of an abduction that will appeal to fans of The Light Between Oceans, Room and The Snow Child.

A stand-out debut, THE GIRL IN THE RED COAT is the page-turning and hugely moving story of an abduction that will appeal to fans of THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS, ROOM and THE SNOW CHILD.

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Shortlisted for the 2015 Costa First Novel Award.

Eight-year-old Carmel has always been different—sensitive, distracted, with a heartstopping tendency to go missing. Her mother, Beth, newly single, worries about her daughter's strangeness, especially as she is trying to rebuild a life for the two of them on her own.

When she takes Carmel for an outing to a local festival, her worst fear is realised: Carmel disappears into the crowd. Unable to accept the possibility that her daughter might be gone for good, Beth embarks on a mission to find her. Meanwhile, Carmel begins an extraordinary and terrifying journey of her own.

But do the real clues to Carmel's disappearance lie in the otherworldly qualities her mother had only begun to guess at?

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The Girl in the Red Coat by Kate Hamer is generally praised for its gripping narrative and atmospheric storytelling. Reviewers often highlight the unique dual perspective, showcasing both a mother's desperation and a child's resilience. The novel's exploration of themes like motherhood, loss, and identity receives commendations for its emotional depth and suspenseful plot.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571313266

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 December 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 307g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Kate Hamer grew up in Pembrokeshire. She did a Creative Writing MA at Aberystwyth University and the Curtis Brown Creative novel-writing course. She won the Rhys Davies short story award in 2011 and her winning story was read out on Radio 4. She has recently been awarded a Literature Wales bursary. She lives in Cardiff with her husband and two children.

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