Books like Belonging by Sally Cook
Mandy has lived her entire life knowing she was adopted, and with each passing year the sense of otherness grew more pronounced. Determined to uncover the truth, she meticulously prepares to meet her biological mother in Norfolk. When the mother’s former caretaker, Grant Livingstone, discovers her, he suspects that she is not who she appears to be, and hints that danger may lie ahead.
As Mandy becomes deeply involved in the investigation, the mysteries surrounding her past deepen. She must decide whether to confront the secrets she’s stumbled into or to let them remain buried, unsure if she can ever untangle herself from the shadows attached to Grant’s doubts.
The novel explores themes of identity, family, and the complexities of uncovering hidden truths amid mistrust.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Sally Cook
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