Description

When a vulnerable child is placed under the care of a seemingly trustworthy woman, a carefully constructed sense of safety begins to unravel. As unsettling secrets emerge, those responsible for protecting the child must confront how easily compassion, control, and manipulation can become intertwined. A tense psychological thriller, the novel explores trauma, maternal instinct, abuse of power, and the dangerous consequences of misplaced trust. With its emotionally charged subject matter and escalating suspense, it delivers a disturbing portrait of the darkness that can hide behind a caring façade.

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paperback

Thomas & Mercer

Published Jun 1, 2022

283 pages

ISBN: 9781542035460

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Details

First Published

2022

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Under Her Care by Lucinda Berry.

Child Abuse
Psychological Abuse
Violence
Death/Grief