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Sophie Mills leads a carefully structured corporate life until her best friend unexpectedly dies, leaving her to assume guardianship of two young girls. Faced with this sudden responsibility, Sophie must navigate the challenges of motherhood, redefining her priorities and philosophies to adapt to her new role. The story explores the unexpected ways in which unexpected family bonds and responsibilities reshape personal identities and deepen the meaning of care and belonging.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Rowan Coleman
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