From birth, twins Cath and Rob are inseparable. When their mother dies, the bond deepens as their father hastily remarries a woman with a volatile temper whose sole focus is her own baby – Oliver – who arrives nine months later. When, aged 48, Rob passes away from cancer, Cath’s world begins to crumble, her grief compounded further by Oliver’s out-of-the-blue decision to attend Rob’s funeral, opening old wounds after three decades of estrangement. Thrown together, the half-siblings are forced to confront a past that sends shockwaves through both their lives because of the huge discrepancies in their respective recollections. But could both their versions of the truth be correct…?
“A poignant, engrossing novel and a gripping emotional rollercoaster. ”
— Helen McGinn
“No one gets to the heart of human relationships quite so preceptively as Brookfield. ”
— The Mirror
“An engaging, emotionally-charged and intriguing story. ”
— Michelle Gorman
“I love Amanda Brookfield’s books and believe I have read everyone. If I find one I’ve missed it is a joy! Her grasp and understanding of what makes people tick is awesome. The Twin is another wonderful emotional read and again, as with all her novels, I was gripped from the start and found it unputdownable. ”
— ‘Bookworm’ Amazon Reviewer
“A beautifully written and emotionally rich novel. Amanda Brookfield captures grief, family dynamics and long-buried secrets with real depth and sensitivity. The characters felt authentic and stayed with me long after I had finished. Heartfelt, moving, and thought-provoking. One of the best books I’ve read this year. ”
— Amazon Reviewer