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The Lost Daughter (MIRA) [Kindle Edition]

Diane Chamberlain
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (228 customer reviews)

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'Diane Chamberlain is the Southern Jodi Picoult' --Mary Alice Monroe

'Diane Chamberlain is a marvellously gifted author. Every book she writes is a gem.' --Literary Times

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Would you live a lie to keep your child?

In 1977, pregnant Genevieve Russell disappeared. Twenty years later, her remains are discovered and Timothy Gleason is charged with murder. But there is no sign of the unborn child. CeeCee Wilkes knows how Genevieve died – because she was there. She also knows what happened to the missing infant, because two decades ago CeeCee made the devastating choice to raise the baby as her own. Now Timothy Gleason is facing the death penalty, and CeeCee has another choice to make. Tell the truth and destroy her family. Or let an innocent man die to protect a lifetime of lies.

For fans of JODI PICOULT, this is a must read.

“Diane Chamberlain is a marvellously gifted author. Every book she writes is a gem.” Literary Times

From the author of...

Breaking the Silence
The Bay at Midnight
Before the Storm
Secrets She Left Behind
The Lies We Told
The Midwife's Confession
The Shadow Wife
Keeper of the Light


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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 2345 KB
  • Print Length: 528 pages
  • Publisher: MIRA (1 Mar 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002RI9BVW
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (228 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #3,885 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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123 of 124 people found the following review helpful
By DubaiReader TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback
This was a wonderfully thought provoking book covering many topical issues. Beautifully written and believable, it fully deserves its good reveiews.

It's difficult to précis the story without giving too much away.
Cee Cee is just 12 when her mother dies and she is left in care without love. When she meets Tim Gleeson she falls head over heels in love. In the first chapter we are told that Tim Gleeson is on trial for his life so we know that he's not the great catch that she thinks he is but the rest of the pieces of the puzzle are gradually added as we read on.
At the end we are left mulling over the moral issues, which are never really clear cut. We wonder what we would have done in the same situation, and most of all, whether we would have admitted our part in it. It's a heart wrenching decision and affects so many people.

Brilliant, life-like characters, all very different from one another but melding together as a whole.
I shall definitely be passing this one on - and looking out the author's past work.

NB: The Lost Daughter and The Secret Life of Cee Cee Wilkes are the same book by two different titles.
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62 of 64 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant story! 10 Mar 2009
Format:Paperback
This book is one where you read it until it ends without stopping except for a cup of tea when youre getting dehydrated! The writing is excellent, keeping you gripped from chapter to chapter. It is a beautifully told story about a kidnapping gone wrong and the consequences which result in massive secets and lies. A highly recommended read, this book is a gem and the best book I have read in ages. The characters are so loveable and flawed which makes them so believable. I cant wait to read more of this authors books.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent ! 10 April 2009
Format:Paperback
This must be one of the best books that I have read in a long time.
I was hooked from chapter one and couldn't wait to find out the ending .
Diane Chamberlain has a delightful writing style and I just can't wait to read more books from this author
I am a Jodi Piccoult fan , but think this writer is even better. Read it, you will not be dissapointed.
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50 of 55 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A page-turner, but certainly not 5 stars 5 Feb 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this book as it was recommended for me by Amazon and it seemed to get lots of good reviews. I did enjoy it, although it is light, easy reading and doesn't really make you think at all. It touches on capital punishment but gives it no more than a cursory glance, If anything, the book is really about motherhood, love, and what makes a good mother. I read the book in 3 days and found myself staying up late at night, thinking 'just one more chapter, then I'll turn the light off'. The writing style is fluid and the main characters are well-drawn. However, I can't give it 5 stars as there were just too many implausible things that happened throughout the book. I know it is fiction and I understand the concept of suspension of disbelief, but for me there were just too many far-fetched events and characters. I know America is huge and people must go 'on the run' etc, but I found it hard to believe that the characters could really get away with the things they did, even in the States. The ending was a bit too saccharine for me unfortunately. Overall, a reasonable holiday read but in my opinion, not as exceptional as other readers have found.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars If you're looking for an easy read 16 Feb 2011
By L.Moore
Format:Kindle Edition
I bought this book on the back of the Amazon reviews and I have to say that I was a bit disappointed when I read it. It's certainly not the worst book that I have ever read but I did find it rather unbelievable and contrived. The writing is very simple and easy to read so if you are looking for something that you can pick up and put down without losing the thread of the plot then this could be for you but don't expect to be 'wowed'!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Finding its way to my favourites. 2 Feb 2010
By Vicki @ Cosy Books TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Diane Chamberlain has been compared to Jodi Piccoult, and I can see why, as she writes about circumstances that can make you question your morals and beliefs, and has you rethinking what is actually right and wrong. However I would go as far to say that I enjoyed this author more. I found her writing compelling and consistently engaging. I never felt bored or bogged down in detail and felt incredibly moved by the whole book. This is one that will have you thinking long after you close the pages. My best read of the year so far, I can't wait to pick up Diane Chamberlains newest book, The Bay At Midnight.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Not her best.... 8 Feb 2012
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This is the third Diane Chamberlain book I've read and it really does pale in comparison to the other two (The Midwife's Confession and Breaking the Silence). The characters were almost all completely two-dimensional and utterly predictable, the dialogue was trite and the story was just awful. By the time I got to the end it just felt like it was the literary equivalent of a really bad made-for-TV movie. Not one of her better efforts and one best avoided.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars OK - but not great 2 May 2011
Format:Paperback
I am a fan of Jodi Picoult books so thought I would give this a try. This book was OK - however there were just too many far fetched events for me. Not sure I will try this author again in a hurry
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars another fab offering!
I have yet to find a book by this author that disappoints me. This story has a great edge to it and lots of twists it deals with difficult topics in a really in depth manner too
Published 5 days ago by Ms. J. Gentle
5.0 out of 5 stars Love!
Another fantastic story from Diane Chamberlain. I think I have a new favourite author!! Every story from this author that I have read has not failed to please. Read more
Published 10 days ago by Mel
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This was the first Diane Chamberlain book I downloaded for my kindle and I was not disappointed! I don't spoil storylines during my reviews, so I won't go into details but I... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Emclare78
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Loved this book. Great read from start to finish. Did not predict events and was truly gripped by the story.
Published 1 month ago by jessica cottrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Read.
I like the author and find her books easy to read. She has a knack of making you want to read and read. Didn't want to put it down. Brilliant storyteller.
Published 2 months ago by Toni
4.0 out of 5 stars Good quality holiday reading.
I whizzed through this during a couple of lovely days on a sun lounger. I wasn't too sure when I started it, because it felt like the big event was at the beginning, but I was... Read more
Published 2 months ago by daisyduck1976
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I love the Diane Chamberlain books, I am also a Jodi Picoult fan.
I would definitely recommend if you like this sort of book.
Published 2 months ago by Hglover
4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable
I only read my first Diane Chamberlain book a few months ago (shocking I know) however loved the book and decided to go back to a couple of her older books I had on my Kindle. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Best Books To Read
4.0 out of 5 stars Compelling story
This book was recomended to me by a friend, she said it was a page turner, and was hard to put down she was absolutly right
Published 2 months ago by aNNETTE sMITH
5.0 out of 5 stars wow
Yet another fantastic read, Ive onbly just reccently found this author and I cant live without her
Shes truly amazing
Published 2 months ago by Daisy johnson
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