Eleanor and her mother Marjorie have always had a difficult relationship and although theyâve tried, they have somehow just failed to connect.
Now Marjorie has Alzheimerâs, and as her memory fades, her grip on what she has kept hidden begins to loosen. When she calls her daughter to say, âThereâs something I have to tell youâ, Eleanor hopes this will be the moment she learns the truth about the terrible secret that has cast a shadow over both their lives.
But Marjorieâs memory is failing fast and she canât recall what she wanted to say. Eleanor knows time is running out, and as she tries to gently uncover the truth before it becomes lost inside her motherâs mind forever, she begins to discover what really happened when she was a child â and whyâŚ
A story of family and secrets, perfect for fans of Maggie O'Farrell.