But Fiona's professional success belies domestic strife. Her husband, Jack, asks her to consider an open marriage and, after an argument, moves out of their house. His departure leaves her adrift, wondering whether it was not love she had lost so much as a modern form of respectability; whether it was not contempt and ostracism she really fears. She decides to throw herself into her work, especially a complex case involving a seventeen-year-old boy whose parents will not permit a lifesaving blood transfusion because it conflicts with their beliefs as Jehovah's Witnesses. But Jack doesn't leave her thoughts, and the pressure to resolve the case—as well as her crumbling marriage—tests Fiona in ways that will keep readers thoroughly enthralled until the last stunning page.
Hey! Here's my review.
This is the first book I have read by the author. I listened to the audiobook, which was well narrated. The main character, Fiona, is a High Court Judge in the Family Court who is having problems in her marriage. I found her relatable and likeable. In this emotional time, she relaxes her professional boundaries with a 17 year old boy who she has to make a judgement over. He is a Jehovah's Witness who wants to refuse a lifesaving blood transfusion treatment because of his religious beliefs and Fiona needs to decide whether to let him choose or force him to have the procedure. Both sides of the story were well presented and I'm glad I don't need to make decisions like that!
★★★
- Where: Borrowbox
- Format: audiobook
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