The Courage Tree - Softcover

Chamberlain, Diane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0778327418 ISBN 13: 9780778327417

Publisher: Mira Books, 2009

Synopsis

Eight-year-old Sophie Donohue just wanted to be like every other little girl. Which is why her mother, Janine, reluctantly agreed to let her go on the weekend camping trip with her Brownie troop. But when Janine arrives to pick up Sophie after the trip, her daughter is not with the others. Somehow, along the forested route from West Virginia, Sophie has disappeared.

But Sophie is no ordinary eight-year-old. She suffers from a rare disease, and Janine has recently enrolled her in an experimental treatment as a last effort to save her life--despite the vehement objections of her ex-husband, Joe. Without her medication, Sophie cannot survive long. All her mother's instincts tell Janine that Sophie is alive, but time is running out.

Deep in the Virginia forest, another drama unfolds. Sophie finds refuge in a remote cabin inhabited by Zoe, a woman who wants nothing to do with the child. Zoe is struggling to save her own daughter from the law, and Sophie's presence jeopardizes any chance of that happening. She is as determined to save her daughter as Janine is to save Sophie...and only one of them can succeed.

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Review:

'So full of unexpected twists you'll find yourself wanting to finish it in one sitting. Fans of Jodi Picoult's style will love how Diane Chamberlain writes.' - Candis

'An excellent read.' - The Sun

'This complex tale will stick with you forever'. - Now

'Diane Chamberlain is the Southern Jodi Picoult.'- --New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe

'Diane Chamberlain is a marvellously gifted author. Every book she writes is a gem.' -Literary Times

The story is seamless... The plot is absolute genius. Chamberlain has written an intriguing page turner that is extremely difficult to put down.- --ManicReaders.com on Secrets She Left Behind

'Emotional, complex and laced with suspense, this fascinating story is a brilliant read' - Closer

'Chamberlain puts so much grit, emotion and drama into her books that it's impossible to stop thinking about the plot.' - Heat

'This compelling mystery will have you on the edge of your seat.' - --Inside Soap

About the Author:

Diane Chamberlain is the bestselling author of twenty novels, including The Midwife's Confession and The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes. Diane lives in North Carolina and is currently at work on her next novel. Visit her Web site at www.dianechamberlain.com and her blog at www.dianechamberlain.com/blog and her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Diane.Chamberlain.Readers.Page.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mira Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0778327418
• ISBN 13: 9780778327417
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400