The Drowning Girl - Margaret Leroy

I was browsing the bookshelfs, looking for something a bit different to the usual boy meets girl romance saga and came across The Drowning Girl by Margaret Leroy. I read the blurb on the back, which drew me in, enough to read the first paragraph of the book - which is what I always do before I buy a book. I was hooked almost immediately and bought the book there and then. The basic story is about a little girl who remembers a past life. Single mum Grace is doing her best to bring up Sophie, her four-year old troubled little girl. Grace works as a florist whilst Sophie is at nursery, and despite still having feelings for the father of her child (who is married ...  Read the complete review

Plot... Single mum Grace feels like she is drowning. Her 4 year old girl, Sylvie is a troubled child; prone to angry tantrums, unable to interact properly with children and seems utterly petrified of water. Grace's life is falling apart, psychiatrists blame Grace for not creating strong boundaries, she has no family to help her out and her only friend is distancing herself from Grace because Sylvie is upsetting her daughter. Grace is at her wits end and obviously desperate to cure her little girl of whatever it is that is wrong with her. Grace is sure that Sylvie's problems go deeper; is sure that there is seriously something wrong with her child ...  Read the complete review

Last week during school half term, My daughter and I where stuck in the house as it poured with rain, driving each other crazy. I had the bright idea of taking her to a soft play centre we know, where she can go off and burn some energy for an hour or so, while I relax with a cuppa and a book. So we got ready and set off, only for me to realise whilst half way there I'd forgot my book. Arrrghh! The nearest shop was Morrisons, and I nipped in with the intention of just picking up a couple of magazines. I couldn't resist the book section though, and with the currant best sellers only £4.99, or 2 for £8 I decided it was better to just buy a couple of books. ...  Read the complete review