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Family Matters Kindle Edition

by Christine Campbell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 20 ratings
Sarah’s husband, Tom, disappeared without trace eleven years ago. Now her son, David, has died. Tom appears at David’s funeral and tries to reestablish contact, which Sarah refuses but Kate, her daughter, accepts. The growing closeness between Kate and her father worries Sarah because she believes that Tom is dishonest and unreliable. Then Sarah finds David’s diary and follows the steps he took in search of his father. It becomes a journey of self-discovery: what she uncovers forces Sarah to reassess her view of herself, her origins and her certainties. A relationship novel, but also a detection novel with a difference; this story traces a woman’s drive to uncover and understand the truth about a family she thought she knew… her own. A novel that deals with grief, loyalty, love and acceptance. Although it begins with a funeral and deals with its aftermath, this is a novel of hope and recovery as well as a putting of things to rights.
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  1. Print length
    276 pages
  2. Language
    English
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  4. Publication date
    May 21, 2014
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BR9JUV8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ FeedaRead
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 21, 2014
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 744 KB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 276 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1849231183
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

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  1. Christine Campbell

    Christine Campbell

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    Christine Campbell lives in Scotland, in a small village outside of Edinburgh with her husband.

    When she is not distracted by the varied wildlife currently taking up residence in her garden and the field beyond, Christine writes novels for your pleasure and hers - because, let's face it, writing is fun!

    As a self-confessed stationery junkie, Christine has an impressive collection of notebooks and pens, which sit nicely among her many books. In fact, she is almost as passionate about reading as she is about writing.

    You can find all her novels on Amazon Kindle or, if you prefer to read a paperback, they are all available at https://www.feedaread.com/profiles/786/

    You'll also find information about Christine and her books in the following places:

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  • Debbie
    4.0 out of 5 stars A families struggle
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2013
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    Sometimes hard to read dialect, but defiant in nature. A family overcomes great losses and find themselves stronger. Able to overcome extreme hurt and move forward to life and love.
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  • DOUG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2015
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    This was a very absorbing book, thoroughly enjoyed it.
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  • jan dierberg
    3.0 out of 5 stars I will try another book by this author.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2013
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    I was disappointed with this book. It seemed to drag in spots. I would not recommend reading this book after reading a Stuart Woods novel. Jcd Ballwin, Missouri
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  • Emily
    2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2015
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    Not worth your time
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  • yp
    4.0 out of 5 stars Family Matters
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2013
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    Don't let the unassuming cover device you. This book was a great read that is full of twists and turns.
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  • Wendy J
    3.0 out of 5 stars Family drama, family secrets
    Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2013
    Format: Paperback
    Sarah struggles to cope with life after the sudden death of her son, David. She thought they'd been close, but he'd kept many secrets from her, not only about his drug use, but also the fact that he'd been searching for his father, Tom, who had walked out on the family eleven years previously. On her daughter's insistence Sarah invites Tom to his son's funeral and sets in motion a journey that reveals more secrets, some that stretch back through the generations.

    It felt like a breath of fresh air to read a story set before it was possible to locate someone at the click of a mouse. Sarah turns detective to try and find out what happened to David, and, as David did before her, uses the good old-fashioned telephone directory and records kept on microfiche. Her research leads her to locate long-lost family members, and she uncovers far more than she'd bargained for.

    Sarah is an interesting character. She's a kind-hearted and loving person, although there is something prim and reserved in her manner. The author has created a thoroughly realistic individual who readers will feel a connection with. Sarah's relationships with her brother, Robert, her daughter, Kate, and particularly with Tom are described well.

    This book has clearly been carefully plotted. The twists are good, but perhaps a little too obviously signalled in places. The strong Glaswegian accents in some of the later scenes are very entertaining, and make these characters come alive.

    Some books shout their story at you, this one tells its story with an assured voice that doesn't need to shout. I'd like to read more by this author.
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  • mjimac
    5.0 out of 5 stars Reading this book was an emotional journey
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2024
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    Another great book by Christine Campbell. You feel the raw emotion of Sarah as you join her on her quest for answers. Had me gripped from the start.
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  • Anne Marsh
    4.0 out of 5 stars Many faceted
    Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2014
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    Recommended to me by a friend and I enjoyed it. Just when you think you have the full picture it is opened up again to offer you more. Losses also bring new opportunities to move forward and find happiness. Kept me reading to the end.
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  • MD
    4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2013
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    An interesting story about a mother's search for answers about the death of her son. With it's many twists , the story touches your heart as it takes you through a mother's guilt and pain of losing her child. It has many happy scenes about family life that brought back memories of my own childhood. Family Matters is a book that teaches you how much family matters!
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  • Wendy J
    3.0 out of 5 stars Family drama, family secrets
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2013
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Sarah struggles to cope with life after the sudden death of her son, David. She thought they'd been close, but he'd kept many secrets from her, not only about his drug use, but also the fact that he'd been searching for his father, Tom, who had walked out on the family eleven years previously. On her daughter's insistence Sarah invites Tom to his son's funeral and sets in motion a journey that reveals more secrets, some that stretch back through the generations.

    It felt like a breath of fresh air to read a story set before it was possible to locate someone at the click of a mouse. Sarah turns detective to try and find out what happened to David, and, as David did before her, uses the good old-fashioned telephone directory and records kept on microfiche. Her research leads her to locate long-lost family members, and she uncovers far more than she'd bargained for.

    Sarah is an interesting character. She's a kind-hearted and loving person, although there is something prim and reserved in her manner. The author has created a thoroughly realistic individual who readers will feel a connection with. Sarah's relationships with her brother, Robert, her daughter, Kate, and particularly with Tom are described well.

    This book has clearly been carefully plotted. The twists are good, but perhaps a little too obviously signalled in places. The strong Glaswegian accents in some of the later scenes are very entertaining, and make these characters come alive.

    Some books shout their story at you, this one tells its story with an assured voice that doesn't need to shout. I'd like to read more by this author.
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  • L RR
    5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down - enthralled
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2013
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    A tour de force on the events in one family that rocks through the generations.
    Strong, sensitive, well observed and tender - I had to read this cover to cover as I couldn't put it down.
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