Shadow Baby
Shadow Baby by Margaret Forster, published by Penguin in 1997, is a poignant narrative that explores themes of motherhood, abandonment, and guilt across generations. The story follows Evie, born in Carlisle in 1887 and raised in a children’s home, and Shona, born nearly seventy years later in Scotland to loving parents. Despite their contrasting upbringings, both girls share a profound connection through their experiences of abandonment, leading them on a quest to confront their biological mothers.
Readers will find a deep exploration of the emotional complexities faced by Evie and Shona as they navigate their pasts. The narrative delves into their individual journeys, revealing how their shared obsession with their mothers shapes their lives and relationships. As they seek answers and emotional closure, the story unfolds against the backdrop of their distinct circumstances, highlighting the enduring impact of maternal bonds. This edition spans 346 pages and is presented in English, offering a rich reading experience for those interested in fiction that examines the intricacies of familial ties.
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A powerful, moving story about motherhood, abandonment and guilt which casts a shadow across generations.
Born in Carlisle in 1887, brought up in a children’s home and by reluctant relatives, Evie, with her wild hair and unassuming ways, seems a quiet, undemanding child.
Shona, born almost seventy years later, is headstrong and striking. She grows up in comfort and security in Scotland, the only child of doting parents. But there are, as she discovers, unanswered questions about her past.
The two girls have only one thing in common: both were abandoned as babies by their mothers. Different times, different circumstances, but these two girls grow up sharing the same obsession. Each sets out to stalk and then haunt her natural mother. Both mothers dread disclosure; both daughters seek emotional compensation and, ultimately, revenge.
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