Saturday, April 19, 2025

BLOG TOUR - My Daughter’s Silence


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A gripping and thought-provoking novel from bestseller Caroline Finnerty that asks the question: How far would you go, to protect your child?

When Charlotte Daly wins a scholarship to the prestigious St Thomas’s school, her mother Ali – who has struggled to bring Charlotte up as a single mum – is so proud. She hopes this opportunity will mean a better life for her clever, brilliant daughter.


Ali worries, however, that Charlotte is having a hard time fitting in with her new, wealthy peers. So when Charlotte is invited to a sixteenth birthday party by popular boy Ollie, Ali pushes her to go, hopeful that she'll finally make some friends.


Just before midnight, Charlotte calls Ali to come pick her up from the party. She’s shaking and silent: it’s obvious something has happened but she won’t say what.


It’s only the next day, when Ali is at work, that she learns a teenage boy has been seriously injured. Then the police turn up at their house, wanting to question Charlotte about the events of that night. People are pointing the blame at Charlotte, saying the injured boy was last seen talking to her, before he was found unconscious in the pool.


As the investigation deepens, Ali finds that everyone has their own agenda and people will stop at nothing to protect their children – especially wealthy people. Only Charlotte knows the truth about what happened that night. Can Ali get her to tell the truth before it’s too late?


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Title:  My Daughter’s Silence
Author Caroline Finnerty
Publisher:  Boldwood Books
Genre:   Women’s Fiction 
Format:  Kindle ARC
No. of Pages:   286
Date of Publication:   April 16, 2025
My Rating:   4 Stars

MY THOUGHTS:

Ali Daly, a hardworking single mother of sixteen-year-old Charlotte, pours her heart into their family. The two have always been closed, but their relationship has been strained as of late. Nonetheless, Ali remains steadfast in her love for her daughter, giving her grace, convinced that it’s merely teenage angst.

When a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arises for Charlotte, Ali seizes it to secure her future. However, this decision further widens the gap between them. Ali remains optimistic, confident that Charlotte will eventually come around. But when a tragic event involving another teen occurs, Ali’s worries for Charlotte intensify.

While the narrative primarily focuses on Ali’s perspective, readers gain a glimpse into Charlotte’s constant turmoil. As the story progresses, some deeper subjects emerge, evoking a profound sense of compassion for both Ali and Charlotte. This compelling story is my first read by Caroline Finnerty, and it certainly won’t be my last. 

Many thanks to Boldwood Books, Rachel’s Random Resources and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I am an Irish author living in Co. Kildare with my husband and our four young children. My books have been described as emotional tearjerkers and always have a big dilemma at their heart. I love to explore the different sides of human behaviour and why we do what we do.

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