The Perfect Child – Lucinda Berry
THE PERFECT CHILD is a heart-stopping psychological thriller by Lucinda Berry, that touches on motherhood and the choices we make to protect those closest to us! The book tells the story of a husband and wife, Hannah & her husband as they try to look after troubled young girl Gemma.
Plot Summary Of The Perfect Child
The couple have a history of infertility— Hannah and her husband, who is a pediatric surgeon. After unsuccessful attempts to pull off a pregnancy, they resort to the adoption route and go in search of that very child who could fill up their lives. In walks Gemma, a 6-year-old girl who has been in and out of the foster care system. At first glance, Gemma seems to be the perfect child but actions quickly highlight some real psychological problems.
Hannah and her husband soon discover that when they welcome Gemma into their lives, she comes with complications. Gemma’s weird behavior sets off alarm bells and makes Hannah start to question both the child’s history, but also whether she might be settling down as a mother. But as the tale unwinds, so does the pallet with its anxious ambiance Read more...
