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The Mother's Promise

By Sally Hepworth
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In The Mother's Promise, New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth tells the story of Alice and her daughter Zoe, whose close bond is tested when Alice falls ill. Alice enlists the help of two women—Kate, her oncology nurse, and Sonja, her social worker—bringing their lives together in unexpected and profound ways. This heartfelt novel explores the resilience of motherhood, love, and the strength found in connection, balancing humour with moments of deep emotion.
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This novel will appeal to readers of contemporary women's fiction and emotional family dramas, especially those interested in stories about motherhood and personal resilience.

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Good Sister and The Family Next Door with new novel Darling Girls out soon.

Three women, one girl and the vow that binds them.

Alice and her daughter Zoe have been a team of two all their lives. They've never needed anyone else - until Alice gets sick.

Alice reaches out to two near-strangers: Kate, her oncology nurse, and Sonja, her social worker. As the lives of the three women become inextricably tied, a chain of events is set into motion, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and secrets.

Imbued with heart and humour in even the darkest moments, The Mother's Promise is an unforgettable novel about the strength of a mother's love.

From the bestselling author of The Secrets of Midwives, with new novel The Good Sister out now.

Praised for The Mother's Promise:

"It evokes the quiet desperation and the ferocious life force of single motherhood" - Sydney Morning Herald

"Hepworth skilfully uses each woman's voice to tell this engrossing, warm and gently humorous story" - Courier Mail

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Praised for evoking the fierce determination of single motherhood, The Mother's Promise delivers an engrossing and warm narrative. The Sydney Morning Herald notes its portrayal of "quiet desperation and ferocious life force," while the Courier Mail highlights Hepworth's skillful use of voice to weave a gently humorous and captivating story.

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ISBN: 9781760988043

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 December 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Pan Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 292g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including The Good Sister and The Soulmate. Drawing on the good, the bad and the downright odd of human behaviour, Sally writes incisively about family, relationships and identity. Her domestic thriller novels are laced with quirky humour, sass and a darkly charming tone. They are available worldwide in English and have been translated into twenty languages. Sally lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her family and one adorable dog.

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