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This stunning novel begins on a winter night in 1964, when a blizzard forces Dr David Henry to deliver his own twins. His son, born first, is perfectly healthy, but the doctor immediately recognises that his daughter has Down's syndrome. For motives he tells himself are good, he makes a split-second decision that will haunt all their lives forever. He asks his nurse, Caroline, to take the baby away to an institution. Instead, she disappears into another city to raise the child as her own.
Compulsively readable and deeply moving, The Memory Keeper's Daughter is a brilliantly crafted story of parallel lives, familial secrets, and the redemptive power of love.
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A haunting tale of family secrets and hidden love.
Who is this book for?
If you enjoy stories that explore deep family secrets and the enduring power of love, this novel will resonate with you. Its vivid characters and emotional depth make it a compelling read that keeps you thinking long after you've finished.
