by Ellen Currie
First published 1986
Dorinda has given birth, but the baby's future remains uncertain. Multiple parties stake their claims on the child's destiny. Eileen's husband believes he may be the father and wants to purchase the infant for his wife, who cannot have children of her own. Meanwhile, Kitty faces pressure from her sister Eileen and becomes entangled in another scheme. Rambeau, Kitty's former lover, has his own plans for the baby. He wants to place the child with Kitty's mother, Mick. Each person has reasons for wanting control over where this baby will grow up. The competing interests create tension as different relationships and motivations clash. At the heart of the story lies a fundamental question about family, responsibility, and the bonds that tie people together when a new life hangs in the balance.
Genres: literary-fiction, mystery, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: competing-interests, found-family, uncertain-future
Hardcover · Summit Books