Book description
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. 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 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'.
