by Charity Norman (Author)
A tender and thought-provoking story exploring the sacrifices we make for family and what it takes to be a good parent. Grace's teenage mother dies shortly after giving birth and the perfect adoptive parents are found for her: David, the curate of an inner-city parish, and his wife Leila, who are unable to have children of their own. What they don't count on is Matt Harrison, Grace's shell-shocked young father who falls in love with his daughter and fights to keep her. The Harrisons are an unconventional family who see in Grace a chance for redemption. To convince the courts of their suitability will require a commitment from Matt's mother to return from Africa to her unhappy marriage. The Harrisons enlist their friend, the feckless, charming Jake Kelly, to retrieve her and he sets off on a quest that will force a confrontation. Ultimately, there are terrible decisions to be made about Grace's fate. Everyone only wants what's best for her - but who can say exactly what that is?
Format: Paperback
Pages: 360
Edition: Main
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Published: 01 Mar 2012
ISBN 10: 1742378714
ISBN 13: 9781742378718
Book Overview: Warm, insightful and poignant, Freeing Grace tells the story of two families battling over one baby girl - Grace Serenity.