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Giles Haverill, a devoted single father, loves his adopted son David but finds it hard to express his feelings and confront the boy’s longing for a mother he can never provide. Emily "Melanie" Haynes enters as David’s new nanny, soothing his emotions and helping him navigate his complex emotions. As she becomes an integral part of the household, unexpected connections deepen between her and Giles, while the reality of their shared past and David’s identity draws new challenges and emotional growth for the family.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Lucy Gordon
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