Synopsis – The Child I Long For
Emily is back in Ireland after nine long years away from home, when she sees him. Her ex-husband, Rob, holding hands with a five-year-old girl. A girl that should be hers.
Over a decade before, Emily and Rob were exhausted but ecstatic new parents, delighting in the arrival of their longed-for baby daughter, Alannah. But tragedy was just a few weeks away, and in their unfathomable grief, Emily and Rob’s marriage fell apart.
Emily moved to New Zealand to get away – but returning to Dublin nearly a decade later for her mother’s funeral, she finds herself face-to-face with her past. The man she loved has a new daughter, beautiful little Molly, and Emily’s heart breaks yet again for everything that could have – should have – been.
But Rob and Molly’s lives aren’t without their own misfortunes.
Could a second chance at family heal all their broken hearts?
Caroline Finnerty’s tender and poignant new novel is perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Emma Robinson and Alison Ragsdale.
Author Bio
Caroline Finnerty is an Irish author of heart-wrenching family dramas and has compiled a non-fiction charity anthology. She has been shortlisted for several short-story awards and lives in County Kildare with her husband and four young children.
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My Review
The Child I Long For by Caroline Finnerty
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
3.5 stars. This was a story of loss and redemption. It is a sweet story even if it’s a bit predictable. There is a lot of loss in the story so that may be triggering for some people. The author explored the different ways people grieve and how that can drive people apart.
I found this an engaging read that pulled me in from the outset and held my interest until the end. This is my first book by this author but I look forward to reading more of her work.
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