The Child We Lost
Sheila Norton
A BRAND NEW utterly heartbreaking emotional family drama of love, loss and grief. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Kate Hewitt and Susan Lewis. š
āāāāā 'This has to be one of my best reads for 2026' Reader review
āāāāā 'Possibly one of the best books I have ever read' Reader review
What would you do if your lost child came back...
She pouts, looking upset, and I want nothing more than to kiss her better and say 'All right then, yes. Perhaps he can come back, perhaps he will, perhaps he has!' But I canāt. I know I canāt lie to her about this...
The day we lost Josh, a part of me broke. He was only three-and-a-half years old. His twin, Ruby, suddenly an only child.
We thought we were doing as well as expected. But when Ruby comes to me and says she saw Josh ā alive ā I assume sheās struggling more than we realised. Itās her way of holding on. Of refusing to let go.
But then I see him too.
A boy with Joshās same pale blue eyes, the silvery-white hair that falls across his forehead in exactly the same way. Itās more than a similarity. This boy could be Joshās twin.
How can that be possible?
I know I have to listen to my rational brain, that this must be my grief messing with my mind. But I canāt let go of the feeling that something is going on. Who is this boy? And does someone know more than theyāre letting on?
A gripping, emotional page-turner about loss, love and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child.
'a well-written and intriguing family drama that kept me guessing until the end. The plot was pacy and storylines all weaved together into a powerful climax' Caroline Finnerty
'An absolute brilliant book ā¦ I just couldnāt stop reading it until the very last page, so many twists ā¦ This has to be one of my best reads for 2026' āāāāā Reader review
'I absolutely adored this book, what a heartbreaking story and so well told. Couldnāt put it down. Possibly one of the best books I have ever read' āāāāā Reader review
'This is an amazing book: emotional, gripping, and impossible to put down. If you love powerful family dramas with secrets at their core, this one is an absolute must-read.' āāāāā Reader review
'This book captivated me from beginning to end. A smile, wiping away a tear, and repeat. A wonderful book. 5 stars from a big fan.' āāāāā Reader review
'It's emotional but also warmhearted and beautifully written' āāāāā Reader review
'I knew this book would be an emotional gripping read and it didnāt let me down! I was hooked from the beginning and had so many theories not guessing till the end! This is a fab book and a highly recommended read!' āāāāā Reader review
Author - Sheila Norton.
Narrator - Penelope Freeman.
Published Date - Sunday, 25 January 2026.
Copyright - Ā© 2026 Boldwood Books Ā©.
Location:
United States
Description:
A BRAND NEW utterly heartbreaking emotional family drama of love, loss and grief. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Kate Hewitt and Susan Lewis. š āāāāā 'This has to be one of my best reads for 2026' Reader review āāāāā 'Possibly one of the best books I have ever read' Reader review What would you do if your lost child came back... She pouts, looking upset, and I want nothing more than to kiss her better and say 'All right then, yes. Perhaps he can come back, perhaps he will, perhaps he has!' But I canāt. I know I canāt lie to her about this... The day we lost Josh, a part of me broke. He was only three-and-a-half years old. His twin, Ruby, suddenly an only child. We thought we were doing as well as expected. But when Ruby comes to me and says she saw Josh ā alive ā I assume sheās struggling more than we realised. Itās her way of holding on. Of refusing to let go. But then I see him too. A boy with Joshās same pale blue eyes, the silvery-white hair that falls across his forehead in exactly the same way. Itās more than a similarity. This boy could be Joshās twin. How can that be possible? I know I have to listen to my rational brain, that this must be my grief messing with my mind. But I canāt let go of the feeling that something is going on. Who is this boy? And does someone know more than theyāre letting on? A gripping, emotional page-turner about loss, love and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child. 'a well-written and intriguing family drama that kept me guessing until the end. The plot was pacy and storylines all weaved together into a powerful climax' Caroline Finnerty 'An absolute brilliant book ā¦ I just couldnāt stop reading it until the very last page, so many twists ā¦ This has to be one of my best reads for 2026' āāāāā Reader review 'I absolutely adored this book, what a heartbreaking story and so well told. Couldnāt put it down. Possibly one of the best books I have ever read' āāāāā Reader review 'This is an amazing book: emotional, gripping, and impossible to put down. If you love powerful family dramas with secrets at their core, this one is an absolute must-read.' āāāāā Reader review 'This book captivated me from beginning to end. A smile, wiping away a tear, and repeat. A wonderful book. 5 stars from a big fan.' āāāāā Reader review 'It's emotional but also warmhearted and beautifully written' āāāāā Reader review 'I knew this book would be an emotional gripping read and it didnāt let me down! I was hooked from the beginning and had so many theories not guessing till the end! This is a fab book and a highly recommended read!' āāāāā Reader review Author - Sheila Norton. Narrator - Penelope Freeman. Published Date - Sunday, 25 January 2026. Copyright - Ā© 2026 Boldwood Books Ā©.
Language:
English