The Swallow's Nest - Softcover

Richards, Emilie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0778320006 ISBN 13: 9780778320005

Publisher: MIRA, 2017

Synopsis

Three women fight for the chance to raise the child they’ve all come to love.

When Lilia Swallow’s husband, Graham, goes into remission after a challenging year of treatment for lymphoma, the home and lifestyle blogger throws a party. Their best friends and colleagues attend to celebrate his recovery, but just as the party is in full swing, a new guest arrives. She presents Lilia with a beautiful baby boy, and vanishes.

Toby is Graham’s darkest secret—his son, conceived in a moment of despair. Lilia is utterly unprepared for the betrayal the baby represents, and perhaps less so for the love she begins to feel once her shock subsides. Now this unasked-for, precious gift becomes a life-changer for three women: Lilia, who takes him into her home and heart; Marina, who bore and abandoned him until circumstance and grief changed her mind; and Ellen, who sees in him a chance to correct the mistakes she made with her own son, Toby’s father.

A custody battle begins, and each would-be mother must examine her heart, confront her choices and weigh her dreams against the fate of one vulnerable little boy. Each woman will redefine family, belonging and love—and the results will alter the course not only of their lives, but also the lives of everyone they care for.

About this title

About the Author:

Emilie Richards’s many novels feature complex characterizations and in-depth explorations of social issues. Both are a result of her training and experience as a family counselor, which contribute to her fascination with relationships of all kinds. Emilie and her husband enjoy dividing their time between the Florida Gulf Coast and Chautauqua County, New York. She is currently working on her next novel for MIRA Books.

Review:

"I emerged at the last page as a better and more thoughtful person."-Catherine Anderson, New York Times bestselling author, on When We Were Sisters

"Straightforward, honest and uplifting."-New York Journal of Books on When We Were Sisters

"Emilie Richards is at the top of her game in this richly rewarding tale of love and family and the ties that bind us all. One Mountain Away is everything I want in a novel and more. A must-buy!"-Barbara Bretton, New York Times bestselling author

"Richards creates a heart-wrenching atmosphere that slowly builds to the final pages, and continues to echo after the book is finished."-Publishers Weekly on One Mountain Away

"This is emotional, suspenseful drama filled with hope and love."-Library Journal on No River Too Wide

About this edition

• Publisher: MIRA
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0778320006
• ISBN 13: 9780778320005
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 496