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The children act : a novel / Ian McEwan.

By: Publication details: Toronto Alfred A. Knopf Canada 2014Description: 221 pagesISBN:
  • 0345809629
  • 9780345809629
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • FIC
LOC classification:
  • PR6063.C4 C48 2014
Summary: "Fiona Maye is a High Court judge in London presiding. But Fiona's professional success belies domestic strife as her husband's departure leaves her adrift. She decides to throw herself into her work, especially a complex case involving a seventeen-year-old boy whose parents will not permit a lifesaving blood transfusion because it conflicts with their beliefs as Jehovah's Witnesses. But Jack doesn't leave her thoughts, and the pressure to resolve the case--as well as her crumbling marriage--tests Fiona in ways that will keep readers thoroughly enthralled until the last stunning page"--Provided by publisher.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Fiction Flesherton Branch Shelves FIC McEwa (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 32241001080615
Fiction Kimberley Branch Shelves FIC McEwa (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 36990002016343
Fiction Markdale Branch Shelves FIC MCEWA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 33436003080675

"Fiona Maye is a High Court judge in London presiding. But Fiona's professional success belies domestic strife as her husband's departure leaves her adrift. She decides to throw herself into her work, especially a complex case involving a seventeen-year-old boy whose parents will not permit a lifesaving blood transfusion because it conflicts with their beliefs as Jehovah's Witnesses. But Jack doesn't leave her thoughts, and the pressure to resolve the case--as well as her crumbling marriage--tests Fiona in ways that will keep readers thoroughly enthralled until the last stunning page"--Provided by publisher.

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