‘A beautifully told stroy about the raw pain and ecstasy of motherhood. I loved it.’ Jane Corry
‘I adored this powerful, emotive and sensitively written story about love and loss/’ Louise Jensen
‘Haunting and heart-rending … a beautifully told story’ Victoria Selman
‘Who am I? Why am I here? Why did my mother give me away?’
On the surface, Luke and his girlfriend Hannah seem to have a perfect life. He’s an A&R man, she’s an arts correspondent and they are devoted to their new-born son Samuel.
But beneath the gloss Luke has always felt like an outsider. So when he finds his birth mother Alice, the instant connection with her is a little like falling in love.
When Hannah goes back to work, Luke asks Alice to look after their son. But Alice – fuelled with grief from when her baby was taken from her 27 years ago – starts to fall in love with Samuel. And Luke won’t settle for his mother pushing him aside once again…
* * * * *
Why real readers love this emotionally gripping story by the author of HIM:
‘Read it, read it, read it. One of my books of the year, without a doubt.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Beautiful, haunting, emotional, and totally addictive.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘A realistic, character driven, highly-emotional and addictive read.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Be warned: this novel will take over your life while you are reading it.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘I adored this powerful, emotive and sensitively written story about love and loss/’ Louise Jensen
‘Haunting and heart-rending … a beautifully told story’ Victoria Selman
‘Who am I? Why am I here? Why did my mother give me away?’
On the surface, Luke and his girlfriend Hannah seem to have a perfect life. He’s an A&R man, she’s an arts correspondent and they are devoted to their new-born son Samuel.
But beneath the gloss Luke has always felt like an outsider. So when he finds his birth mother Alice, the instant connection with her is a little like falling in love.
When Hannah goes back to work, Luke asks Alice to look after their son. But Alice – fuelled with grief from when her baby was taken from her 27 years ago – starts to fall in love with Samuel. And Luke won’t settle for his mother pushing him aside once again…
* * * * *
Why real readers love this emotionally gripping story by the author of HIM:
‘Read it, read it, read it. One of my books of the year, without a doubt.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Beautiful, haunting, emotional, and totally addictive.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘A realistic, character driven, highly-emotional and addictive read.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Be warned: this novel will take over your life while you are reading it.’ Goodreads reviewer
Newsletter Signup
By clicking ‘Sign Up,’ I acknowledge that I have read and agree to Hachette Book Group’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use
Reviews
It's heartbreakingly brilliant, definitely one of my favourite books so far this year.
Oh I loved this! Clare Empson is now one of my favourite storytellers. Loved her debut so much, and this is just as good!
An excellent, unsettling read
It's beautifully written, but also so full of heart and emotion. It's right in that sweet spot of having the grip of a thriller but the emotional depth of a tragic love story. A heart-wrenching novel about families and love that will stay with me for a very long time.
A sensuous, raw, intense and captivating bittersweet story, written in gorgeous prose. My perfect read!
I was utterly glued to this book and not a day has gone by since when I haven't thought about it. Stunning. Can't recommend it enough.
An intriguing, meticulously researched novel, MINE gets right to the heart of the mother-child relationship and the impact of adoption.
Addictive and soulful, Clare Empson writes about love so well
I adored this powerful, emotive and sensitively written story about love and loss.
Haunting and heart-rending, MINE is a beautifully told story that stays with you long after the final page.
I lost sleep over this. A beautifully told story about the raw pain and ecstasy of motherhood. I loved it.
Clare Empson creates the most glamorous worlds. Even in the sympathetic exploration of despair and depression, her worlds are appealing and sophisticated. I read this in one sitting.