JINNIE

An unforgettable and dramatic tale of the lingering power of past betrayals. Past tragedies have cast a menacing shadow on the happiness of two families. 10 years ago Louise Hunter's life was torn apart when her husband Ben killed himself, her brother-in-law Jacob was murdered and her sister Susan abandoned her new-born daughter. Louise remains haunted by guilt over the one night she spent with Ben's friend Eric, and refuses to return Eric's love. But after adopting Jinnie, she finds new happiness - until Susan decides she wants Jinnie back. Meanwhile Adam and Hannah, whose mother was killed with Jacob, are on the run. What Adam witnessed on that dreadful night has put them all in danger, but their beloved grandmother knows that one day they must return to the place where it all began. A novel of heartache, greed and jealousy by this popular storyteller. 292pp, paperback.