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The Birth Mother: A gripping and completely unputdownable psychological thriller
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781805503842
Publisher: Bookouture
Published: Mar 10 2026
Pages: 334
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.75 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
How far will she go to get her child back?
I walk through the beautiful house, my hand lingering on the handrail of the polished mahogany staircase. Looking around the grand hallway, I can't believe my luck at being here. If Rosemary knew who I was, she'd never have invited me in.
Ten years ago, she adopted my daughter. Gave her the life I never could: safety, stability, a normal childhood.
All I wanted to do was catch a glimpse of my precious girl, to check she was happy. I would only have stayed for a moment. I would never have done anything.
But as I spot Faith's rich auburn hair and whisper a hello, Rosemary tells me she's mute. She hasn't said a word in almost a year.
And I know I cannot leave this house. Behind closed doors this perfect family is hiding dark secrets, and I'll do whatever it takes to protect my daughter...
A heart-pounding and absolutely gripping psychological thriller that will keep you up into the early hours. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Ruth Ware and Lisa Jewell.
What readers are saying about Wendy Clarke:
'I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. I didn't even realise I hadn't eaten because I was too busy reading... so unpredictable that I just didn't even know who I was anymore. I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'OMG!! WOW!!... OH YES!!!... a book that EVERYONE will be talking about!! I can see this being a bestseller... BOY. OH. BOY... Incredible read!!... Clear your schedule for this book!... Will suck you in like never before!... Mind-blowing... LOVED this book!' Heidi Lynn Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Made me gasp out loud!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I LOVED THIS PHENOMENAL, GRIPPING BOOK. I raced through it, it consumed me in its pages... A shocking conclusion which left me gobsmacked... Brilliant... HOOKS YOU FROM THE START. LOVED IT! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'One word, brilliant!... I felt dizzy and loved every single minute... had me gripped from page one.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Holy heck!! I have no words for this book! It was twisted beyond measure! I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Literally had me missing a heartbeat because I just couldn't work out where this story was leading me... Had me hook, line and sinker 'til the very end... My eyes were on stalks reading the last couple of pages. Wow.' Echoes in an Empty Room, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A real rollercoaster... One of the best psychological thrillers I've read this year. I made my mind up many times, only to be proven wrong each time. The last 30 pages had me almost holding my breath.' raena_reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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