Author(s): Charity Norman

NZ Authors

When you're faced with the most difficult choice you've ever known . an absolutely compelling novel of finding love, home and family. Warm, insightful and poignant, Freeing Grace tells the story of David, curate of an inner-city parish, and Leila, his Nigerian-born wife. Unable to have children of their own, they're desperate for a family. When they finally hear they've been approved to adopt a baby, Grace, they can scarcely believe their good fortune. There's just one problem for which David and Leila cannot plan; Grace's birth family - the enigmatic, charismatic Harrisons. Enlisting their friend, the feckless, charming New Zealander, Jake Kelly - who's half in love with all of them, one way or another - the Harrisons send him on a quest that will force a shocking confrontation. Everyone only wants what's best for Grace - but who can say exactly what that is? 'An absorbing examination of fraught family dynamics and complex social issues [that] will appeal to devotees of Joanna Trollope and Jodi Picoult. Charity Norman has put down the clearest of markers that she is hot on their heels.' - Daily Mail 'Jodi Picoult had better look over her shoulder - she's got a new contender by the name of Charity Norman.' - Sydney Morning Herald '[An] insightful account of family dynamics' - The Age 'Easy to read, hard to put down, it'll move you to tears.' - Easy Living