Summer's Child

A compelling psychological suspense novel

A chance to uncover the secrets of her past

On the morning of her eleventh birthday, Daria Cato finds an unexpected gift on the beach – an abandoned baby. Unable to leave the child unclaimed, the Cato family adopt Shelly, but the question of her birth haunts the local community.

A chance to uncover the secrets of her past

On the morning of her eleventh birthday, Daria Cato finds an unexpected gift on the beach – an abandoned baby. Unable to leave the child unclaimed, the Cato family adopt Shelly, but the question of her birth haunts the local community.

Twenty years later Rory Taylor returns home – and will not rest until he has answers for Shelly. As closely guarded secrets and sins begin to unravel, piece by piece the mystery of the summer’s child is about to be exposed.

A mystery no one involved is prepared to face.

A truth that will change her future forever.

A truth that will change her future forever.

Praise for Diane Chamberlain

‘Fans of Jodi Picoult will delight in this finely tuned family drama, with beautifully drawn characters and a string of twists that will keep you guessing right up to the end.' – Stylist

‘A marvellously gifted author. Every book she writes is a gem’ – Literary Times

’Essential reading for Jodi Picoult fans’ Daily Mail

’So full of unexpected twists you'll find yourself wanting to finish it in one sitting. Fans of Jodi Picoult's style will love how Diane Chamberlain writes.’ – Candis