A superb novel about unconventional families, relationships which aren't quite what they seem, and the child at the heart of everyone's lives... from No. 1 bestselling author Maeve Binchy: 'She is the Queen of Fiction...Once you read Maeve you are hooked for life' Irish Times

Baby Frankie is born into an unusual family. Her mother is desperate to find someone to take care of her child and she doesn't have much time.

Noel doesn't seem to be the most promising of fathers but despite everything, he could well be Frankie's best hope.

And Moira is having none of it. She knows what's right and has the power to change the course of Frankie's life . . . but Moira is hiding secrets of her own.
'Binchy weaves her magic once again in an addictive story about families and people who aren't always quite what they seem' Woman & Home

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'Binchy weaves her magic once again in an addictive story about families and people who aren't always quite what they seem' Woman & Home

Baby Frankie is born into an unusual family. Her mother is desperate to find someone to take care of her child and she doesn't have much time.

Noel doesn't seem to be the most promising of fathers but despite everything, he could well be Frankie's best hope.

As for Lisa, she is prepared to give up everything for the man she loves; surely he's going to love her back?

And Moira is having none of it. She knows what's right, and has the power to change the course of Frankie's life...but Moira is hiding secrets of her own.

Sink into this beautiful and uplifting novel about a community coming together to raise a child, filled with warmth and wisdom from the world's favourite storyteller, Maeve Binchy.

REAL READER REVIEWS

'Maeve Binchy's books are like sitting curled up in your favourite armchair with a steaming mug of hot chocolate.'

'This will make you smile and cry, it will tug at your heart strings

'You really come to care about her characters, almost as if they are part of a vast family.'

'Truly a page turner. It was sad in places and you cry, then you cry for joy in other places.'

'A great book to snuggle up with in a comfy chair and forget your own (minor) troubles for a few hours.'