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The Girl in the Mirror

A journey of self-discovery and uncovering family secrets

Cathy Glass author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:1st Apr '10

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A young woman returns to her childhood home to uncover a buried family secret in The Girl in the Mirror, leading to shocking revelations.

In The Girl in the Mirror, bestselling author Cathy Glass makes her debut in fiction with a poignant tale that explores the depths of family secrets. The story follows Mandy, a young woman who is compelled to confront her past when she learns that her beloved grandfather is nearing the end of his life. This revelation brings her back to the family home where she spent many idyllic summers as a child, but those days seem like a distant memory, overshadowed by an abrupt and painful end to her visits.

As Mandy returns to the house that once felt like a sanctuary, she is met with a sense of unfamiliarity and loss. The cherished memories of her childhood are clouded, and the warmth she once felt is now replaced by an eerie silence. In the midst of caring for her grandfather, Mandy begins to unearth fragments of her past, piecing together the family history that has been shrouded in secrecy. Each recollection reveals a layer of the truth that has long been buried.

What Mandy ultimately discovers is not only shocking but also transformative. The family secret that has lingered in the shadows for years forces her to confront the pain and the reasons why it was hidden away. The Girl in the Mirror is a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of memory, loss, and the enduring bonds of family, inviting readers to reflect on their own histories and the stories that shape them.

ISBN: 9780007299270

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 21mm

Weight: 260g

336 pages