<p>‘This novel is a heartwarming, emotional take on a mother/daughter relationship. I couldn’t put it down.’<br />Closer</p>
<p>'A bitter sweet tear-jerker'<br />OK</p>
<p>‘A compelling, tragic read, though full of surprises and love.’<br />The Sun</p>
<p>‘A satisfying read from a new writer who can certainly tell a good story.’<br />Croydon Advertiser</p>
Rachel Wetherby’s life has been on hold since the diagnosis of her teenage daughter Shelley with a fatal illness. But when she stumbles upon some objects from her past Rachel unearths secrets and memories best left uncovered.
Rachel Wetherby has just been told the news no mother should ever have to hear. Her daughter, Shelley, has a terminal illness.
Convincing her mum that she’d like to spend her last birthday in Cornwall, a place of so many happy memories, Shelley decides to make every moment count. Because unknown to Rachel, Shelley is juggling a secret romance with planning her own death.
But when she opens a box left by her grandmother, Shelley discovers a past she never knew existed. It’s a past that will make her laugh and cry in equal measure. And it will help Shelley and her mother find the joy in every moment that she has left . . .
Rachel Wetherby’s life has been on hold since the diagnosis of her teenage daughter Shelley with a fatal illness. But when she stumbles upon some objects from her past Rachel unearths secrets and memories best left uncovered.
• The launch of a stunning new talent – the British Jodi Picoult.
• Giselle Green writes from the heart and her own experiences – she is the mother of 6 boys, 2 of whom are autistic.
• Perfect for fans of intelligent, heartfelt fiction – those who love Jodi Picoult, Kim Edwards and Anita Shreve will adore Giselle Green.
• Rights already sold across Europe.
• Major consumer and retail marketing campaign.
• Featured title in AVON’s Closer book club - over 650k readers.
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Competition: Jodi Picoult, Kim Edwards, Anita Shreve, Cecelia Ahern.
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After gaining a BSc at King's College London and MSc at City University, Giselle worked for British Telecom and Unilever, London. Giselle is now a full-time mum to six boys, including twins, and a part-time astrologer. In 1999 she qualified as an Astrologer with the Faculty of Astrological Studies and now specialises in medieval astrology. Pandora's Box is her debut novel.