The Mother
The Mother by Yvvette Edwards, published by Pan Macmillan on March 3, 2022, is a poignant exploration of family and loss. This edition spans 272 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Marcia Williams, who is confronted with the harrowing reality of attending the trial of the boy accused of her son’s murder. As she grapples with her grief and disbelief, the story unfolds against the backdrop of a city grappling with crime and the complexities of family life.
Readers will find a compelling examination of the relationships and tensions that arise in the wake of tragedy. The plot delves into themes of mystery and detective work, as Marcia seeks answers from Sweetie, the girlfriend of the accused, who holds crucial information. The unfolding trial reveals the stark contrasts between Marcia’s perceptions of her son and the harsh truths of their world. This edition invites readers to reflect on the intricacies of marriage, divorce, and the impact of crime on urban life.
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Marcia Williams thought she knew her son. She thought he was safe. She was wrong . . . Chosen by Bernardine Evaristo as one of her Top 20 Books by Black British Womxn Writers, Yvvette Edwards’ second novel, The Mother, tells Marcia’s story.Today, Marcia is heading to the Old Bailey. She’s going there to do something no mother should ever have to do: to attend the trial of the boy accused of her son’s murder. She’s not meant to be that woman; Ryan, her son, wasn’t that kind of boy. But Tyson Manley is that kind of a boy and, as his trial unfolds, it becomes clear that it’s his girlfriend Sweetie who has the answers Marcia so badly needs and who can – perhaps – offer Marcia some kind of hope for the future. But Sweetie is as scared of Tyson as Ryan should have been and, as Marcia’s learned the hard way, nothing’s certain. Not any more.’Skillfully plotted and heart-wrenching’ Stylist’Thrilling, tense and poignant’ Heat
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