The explosive first novel from the author of the bestselling ‘The Little Prisoner’ is a gripping tale of a woman whose troubled childhood comes back to haunt her. In the chill of a winter's morning, a sweet and likeable 13-year-old girl unexpectedly gives birth in the bathroom of her council flat. The baby, the product of a brutal rape by her stepfather, is whisked away to hospital and is eventually adopted by a rich suburban couple. As far as everyone is concerned, Sadie will never see the baby again. The girl, Sadie Burrows, survives her ordeal and goes on to become a successful businesswoman, famous in the media, even courted by politicians as an example of young enterprise. Then, out of the blue, there is a knock at the door. And Sadie's shameful secret comes back to haunt her. Sadie, the first novel by best selling author of ‘The Little Prisoner’ Jane Elliott, is an explosive story of abuse, business, love, success, blackmail, murder and cover-up.
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The explosive first novel from the author of the bestselling ‘The Little Prisoner’ is a gripping tale of a woman whose troubled childhood comes back to haunt her.
Praise for ‘The Little Prisoner’: 'An inspirational page-turner.' Heat 'The devastating and moving true life story of Jane's life. A powerful read.' Best 'A tragic tale, yet filled with hope.' Woman ‘This true story of an escape from a miserable childhood makes inspiring reading.' Woman & Home
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• Jane Elliott’s true life story ‘The Little Prisoner’ was a No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller in both paperback (19 weeks on the chart) and hardback (13 weeks) and it has sold over 400,000 copies to date. • ‘Sadie’ will be appeal to readers of ‘The Little Prisoner’ but also to fans of fiction such as Martina Cole. • To be supported with an extensive marketing campaign – including a nationwide press and outdoor advertising campaign. • Publicity campaign will ensure pick up across all the main media channels eg: interviews, reviews, features, competitions. Competition: Kaitlyn, Kevin Lewis (TCM 66k); Martina Cole, The Take (TCM 241k); Lynda LaPlante, Above Suspicion (TCM 213k)
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780007249572
Publisert
2007-11-05
Utgiver
Vendor
HarperCollins
Vekt
327 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
24 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
352

Forfatter

Biographical note

Jane Elliott first decided to tell her story to the police after taking inspiration from Dave Pelzer’s powerful memoir, ‘A Child Called It’. She become convinced she should not remain a silent victim but act against the evil stepfather who had kept her a virtual prisoner for so many years. She went on to write the bestselling ‘The Little Prisoner’.