Your Blue-Eyed Boy
Your Blue-Eyed Boy by Helen Dunmore is a psychological fiction novel published by Penguin Adult on March 27, 2008. This 256-page book delves into the life of Simone, a thirty-eight-year-old district judge who faces unexpected challenges when she receives a letter from New York. The contents of the letter, which include photographs from her past, threaten to unravel her carefully constructed life and force her to confront long-buried regrets.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of blackmail and the complexities of judgment, as Simone navigates her responsibilities as a mother and a professional while dealing with the repercussions of her past. The story intricately weaves elements of psychological tension and legal dilemmas, creating a backdrop that highlights the impact of secrets and choices. This edition presents Dunmore’s thought-provoking exploration of human emotions and moral dilemmas, inviting readers to reflect on the consequences of their actions.
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A heart-stopping novel from the WINNER OF THE COSTA BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017
‘A brilliantly plotted thrilling fable unravelling dark, sad secrets’ Mail on Sunday
‘There are things you should know about blackmail . . . ‘
At thirty-eight Simone has responsibilities: she’s a district judge with two small boys and a husband on the verge of bankruptcy and breakdown. When she receives a letter postmarked New York she has no idea that opening it will threaten all she has worked for and call into question her judgement. For the photographs contained in the letter remind her of things she regrets from twenty years ago, and a man she’d decided to forget.
But blackmail, like the heart, never forgets . . .
‘A highly charged, haunting novel . . . beautifully wrought’ The Times
‘Excellently readable, genuinely disturbing’ Anita Brookner, Spectator
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