When Nikki and Rob uncover childminder Bobbi's secret everything changes. Bobbi has a child-shaped hole in her life her 'silver fox' lover can't fill. Troubled young couple, Kim and Connor are battling with social services to keep their baby, Jade - but they needn't worry, Bobbi soon arrives to help solve all their problems.
For childminder Bobbi, it's all about keeping your babies safe
When professional couple Nikki and Rob uncover their childminder Bobbi's secret everything changes. Bobbi has a child-shaped hole in her life that her 'silver fox' lover can't fill. Now she is seeking out children once more. Troubled young couple, Kim and Connor are battling with social services to keep their baby, Jade - but they needn't worry, Bobbi soon arrives to help solve all their problems.
A beautifully written, evocative and very dark story that explores issues that will resonate with the reader. Hannah Vincent is a talented observer; she sees life and people and relates them through her books with incredible insight. Fluent and powerful, I loved this book, just as I adored her first and hope that I don't have to wait quite so long for her next!
* Random Things Through My Letterbox *The Weaning is a well written suspense novel focusing on loss, betrayal and mental health. It may be short however Hannah Vincent has carefully described events and characters to provide a page-turning story that does not disappoint.
* Jera's Jamboree *This book is dark in the best possible way. Even if, as I did, the central tenet is guessed before it is revealed, tension is retained. The denouement packed an unexpected punch. I was momentarily felled. The writing flows, succinct and penetrating within a structure that perfectly balances compulsive engagement with storytelling. A stunning work that I read in one time forgotten sitting. Highly recommended.
* neverimitate *An original, surprising, beautifully crafted novel that stands out from the crowd... packs a powerful punch... pared down... enthralling... a great achievement.
-- Anya LipskaA gripping page-turner.
-- Paul McVeighBlown away by this book... I can't rave about this book enough!... gave me goosebumps... visceral... this book is more than just an expertly crafted story, it's more like an experience... without doubt a full on 5 star read.
* Bookish Chat *I read my copy on the train to London - in one hour and forty minutes and I hardly raised my head from the book, when I arrived I had just five pages left and was frantically turning the pages... incredible insight.
-- Anne CaterIf you read only one book a year make it Hannah Vincent's The Weaning. I wondered whilst reading just where this story was taking me, then I arrived.
-- Marion HorvathBloody brilliant - so sweet and so creepy. Read it now!
-- Julia CrouchAn original, beautifully-written tale that lingers in the mind.
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