Ties That Bind - Softcover

'A gripping story which touches some very basic emotions... Captures wonderfully the two extremes of village life... This is very powerful stuff Barbara Erskine on Whispers 2 'An irresistible read... This is trusty Joanna Trollope turf; the very centre of Middle England' Clare Garner, The Independent on The Trespassers"

The popular presenter of Songs of Praise weaves a spellbinding tale of families in crisis Gwen and Richard have just celebrated their silver wedding anniversary; it is a good marriage, and they are proud of their daughter, Susie - they never even talk about the child that they gave up for adoption long ago. But now that Kate is grown up, and pregnant herself, she wants to find out about her natural parents. Richard dies, tragically, before she can make contact, and Gwen has to deal not only with the pain of bereavement, but with the conflicting emotions that Kate's reappearance arouses, particularly for Susie. For a time it looks as though Gwen will lose her daughter all over again. Meanwhile Kate's adoptive parents, Roger and Margaret, are grappling with a failing farm as well as the anxiety of their beloved daughter's decision.