An intriguing, poignant and heart-warming novel about a secret that will change everythingAddie thinks she knows everything about her mother.But when a stranger appears, claiming to be Addie's sister, she realises that her life so far has been based on a lie . . . 'A compelling family story . . . Beautifully written' Sheila O'Flanagan'Intriguing, twisting . . . I loved it' Dinah Jefferies 'A gripping family mystery told in lush, evocative prose' Erin Kelly 'A well-written, intriguing read full of family secrets . . . Brilliant' FabulousHartland House has always been a faithful keeper of secrets . . . 1958. Sent to beautiful Hartland to be sheltered from her mother's illness, Liz spends the summer with the wealthy Shaw family.They treat Liz as one of their own, but their influence could be dangerous . . . Now. Addie believes she knows everything about her mother Elizabeth and their difficult relationship until her recent death.When a stranger appears claiming to be Addie's sister, she is stunned.Is everything she's been told about her early life a lie?How can you find the truth about the past if the one person who could tell you is gone?Addie must go back to that golden summer her mother never spoke of . . . and the one night that changed a young girl's life for ever. Readers love My Mother's Shadow:'One of the most enthralling, heartbreaking books that I have read in quite some time' ? ? ? ? ?'The poignant storyline is deeply affecting. Definitely a book that is going to stay with me for a long time' ? ? ? ? ?'So beautifully written. In places it made me laugh out loud and in other places it made me cry' ? ? ? ? ?'This novel absolutely blew me away . . . I cannot recommend this novel enough' ? ? ? ? ?'A stunning read and I can't wait to read more from this author' ? ? ? ? ?