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Win 1 Of 16 copies Of The Gifted Son By Genevieve Gannon

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A Sydney family’s picture-perfect life is upended in an unputdownable new novel from the bestselling author of The Mothers. And we have 16 copies up for grabs!

What if the worst day of your life turns out to be the making of you?

Lillian heard her daughter’s footsteps hurry up the passage. She ran her fingers underneath her eyes, ready to greet her son. But when Kate appeared in the doorway her face was white. ‘Mum,’ Kate said. ‘You’d better come. It’s the police.’

With two bright children, a beautiful home and a husband she’s always depended on, Lillian Hogarth considers herself blessed. Until, on her son Jamie’s final day of high school, he fails to come home. Hospitalised by a coward’s punch, Jamie has been the victim of a muck-up day celebration that went too far.

Lillian’s support is unflinching, even as her world begins to crumble. A son whose fate hangs in the balance, a teenage witness who refuses to name the one who threw the punch, and a husband who’s hiding a secret that could destroy their marriage . . .

Is this the end of the Hogarth family’s good luck? Or will Jamie’s determination—and Lillian’s love—be the making of them?

Praise for The Mothers:

‘The Mothers beautifully captures the desperation for a baby and the emotional roller-coaster of IVF . . . In the style of Jodi Picoult, it’s impossible to choose sides. These characters and their heart-wrenching dilemma will follow you off the page and have you asking what would you do? An intriguing, thought-provoking novel.’- Petronella McGovern, bestselling author of Six Minutes

‘Engagingly and unflinchingly told, Gannon’s new novel, The Mothers, is the story of every parent’s worst nightmare. It is that novel that makes you muse on the most difficult of questions … What makes a mother? And can you ever un-become one? Like all my favourite books, The Mothers is both heartbreaking and heartwarming, and it leaves you with a lot to think about after you turn the final page. I sobbed my way through this wonderful book.’ – Sally Hepworth, bestselling author of The Younger Wife.

Please note this competition is open from 9th January 2023 until 5th February 2023 and is only available to members of Mouths Of Mums. This competition is a game of skill – answer in 50 words or less. We are unable to accept entries posted via facebook. Facebook LIKE functionality is not a requirement of entry to this competition. The winners of this competition will be published on this page. Winners’ name and address will be provided to the promoter of this competition and prizes will be sent to the address you have in Your Profile. Please ensure your details are up to date so that you receive your prize.

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Winners for this competition

  1. A. BainesNSW
  2. J. RobinsonWA
  3. K. CampbellVIC
  4. N. FosterWA
  5. J. WalczakNSW
  6. C. BrauerNSW
  7. C. EllisVIC
  8. M. GraceVIC
  9. B. RobinsQLD
  10. K. RyanQLD
  11. T. KeenWA
  12. R. StalkerTAS
  13. J. PetersonWA
  14. R. MeehanVIC
  15. H. DeeVIC
  16. M. KathuriaNSW

  • I’d love this to be my first read as an educator of young people with diverse needs I’d love to get a parents perspective.

  • Firstly because I love reading books by Australian Authors new to me and it sounds like a book full of emotions that I’d thoroughly enjoy.

  • Definitely sounds like a story that hits me in the spot and so very relevant with my baby journey.

  • I love to read and this book sounds like I could get lost in it which I really need at the moment

  • A rollicking good read, it sounds perfect for long summer days when I’m not quite ready for complex concepts or tangled narratives. A story of family being tried through a disaster will give me reason to ponder life’s priority, acceptance, forgiveness, and perseverance. Sounds like a wonderful book.

  • Genevieve Gannon is such an emotional writer, and this read makes me want to be someone worth looking up to, and my mission in life will be never to let my son down as his is my inspiration.

  • I’m trying to read more and Facebook scroll less. This looks like a perfect book to get me hooked and off the mindless screen scrolling!

  • The description of this book looks so enticing! I am trying to read much more in 2023, and what a interesting story to start with.

  • It sounds inspiring and a great way to get some incite

  • I love a good book and this sounds like one I wouldn’t be able to put down until finished. I’m sure that if I lived in the city this could have happened to my sons too. It’s what us as Mother’s dread when our boys go out alone.

  • This book had me from the title! I have not read a book since my son was born 2 years ago and this is my year to read and have some time for me. Thank yiu

  • Looking for a new read that takes me by surprise. My mother in law gives me alot of historical fiction and I’m really in need of a change.

  • Having been through IVF and now having kids over and under 18, I can totally relate to some of the things in this novel – would be a great read

  • Working through the new year I can’t wait to take a break with a good book, and this one looks like a great place to start (just don’t let me get emotional, I have one in their last year!)

  • It sounds like a really interesting read.

  • This is a story me and my book swapping friends would love to share. We talk of this sort of attack often. When we have all read our books we pass them to rotary for fund-raising for their ch a rity works.

  • I think reading this will give me some prospective and highlight what’s important in life. Great privilege to read
    and maybe shape how I choose to journey through 2023.

  • Well I would like to read The Gifted Son it sounds good so I would like to read it.

  • The Gifted Son sounds like a blockbuster read that will draw me in page by page taking me away from my daily grind into an unimaginable story full tragedy, hope and family drama, the perfect first read of 2023 for me

  • I’d love this to be my first read of the year because I’ve just joined a book club with other mums and a discussion on this important topic will be vital as we enter the teenaged years

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