In the waning moments of the twentieth century, as the millennium draws a quiet breath before tipping into the new era, two women's lives are irrevocably intertwined in a hospital ward, though they depart under the weight of vastly different futures. Hope cradles a new life, her daughter, a bundle of joy and promises, while Anna's arms ache with the emptiness of loss. Yet, the inexorable march of time cares little for the disparities of fate, and as seventeen years elapse, unseen forces conspire, weaving a tapestry of vengeance for a heartache too long endured. With the precision of a master storyteller, Dawn French unravels a narrative steeped in the profound complexities of motherhood and the unyielding bonds that tie a mother to her child. As the truth bubbles to the surface, threatening to engulf them all in its wake, the strength of a mother's love faces the ultimate test. In this riveting tale, French explores the depths of human emotion, from the abyss of loss to the peaks of redemption, challenging the very limits of forgiveness and the unbreakable resilience of the heart.