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A Family Matter by Claire Lynch

Discover the prize-winning, unforgettable story of family secrets that critics are calling a must-read this summer. Winner of the Nero Gold Prize, this novel explores the complexities of parental love, prejudice, and the truths we carry across decades.

Key Themes & Story Overview

1982: Follows Dawn, a young wife and mother whose life is transformed by an instant, complicated attraction to Hazel, bringing unexpected joy and complication to her world.
2022: Maggie lives with the absence of her mother, a subject her father never discusses. An official letter from the past forces Maggie to confront a truth far bigger than her family’s secret.
Explores themes of parental love, prejudice, and enduring family secrets.

Critical Acclaim

This novel has received high praise from established authors and publications:

"I’ll be thinking about it for ever" – Barbara Kingsolver
"A gorgeously written story…a must-read" – Jennie Godfrey
"Powerful and beautifully written… Lynch is a huge new talent in fiction" – Good Housekeeping, Book of the Month
"A beautiful and tender exploration of parental love, prejudice and the things we carry" – Rachel Joyce

Specifications

Author: Claire Lynch
Brand/Publisher: Vintage
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
Print Length: 224 pages
Release Date: January 15, 2026
ISBN-13: 978-1529942354
Dimensions: 129 x 15 x 197mm
Weight: 146 g

Immerse yourself in this heartbreaking and unforgettable narrative that takes up residence inside the reader. Secure your copy of this acclaimed contemporary fiction today.