The Family Line

Every family has secrets. But some are deadlier than others. Megan is a former foreign correspondent whose life is thrown into turmoil when her son is diagnosed with a terminal illness: a degenerative disease passed down the mother's line. In order to save him, Megan will have to unearth the truth about her origins and about a catastrophic event from the past. She must confront the strained relationship she has with her mother, make sense of the family history that has been hidden from her all her life, and embark on a journey of self-discovery that stretches halfway around the world. Reviews: Wilkinson ably navigates the tender, sometimes fraught exchanges between her protagonists. Though its scope is ambitious, and could easily have veered off-course, deft interweaving of complex themes makes for a haunting debut. 'For Books' Sake. 'This is a compelling story that raises important issues and will linger in the mind long after the last page has been turned.' Joanna Caney, New Books Magazine. 'This mind-blowingly original novel asks big questions about a woman's right to choose when to have children... Ultimately, it questions how far is too far... This is a book that will haunt your dreams.' Pam McIlroy, Books at Broadway. ' This is an interesting and emotional debut, and is highly recommended.' Michelle Moore, Book Club Forum. 'Wilkinson at her best is an author to watch, and I shall look forward very much to seeing what she does next.' Anne Brooke, Vulpes Libris. '... a fantastic debut novel which surpassed my expectations. I totally agree with one Amazon reviewer; this has got BBC 3-part drama written all over it! Simply fabulous!' Kirsty, Book Love Bug.


Genre: General Fiction