This is a wonderfully evocative and atmospheric novel from the author of "A Small Part Of Me".It is 1985, and John and Olivia Finch employ Barbara as an au pair to their only child, Matilda - whose seemingly continual illnesses encourage her spoilt and demanding behaviour. When Barbara accompanies the family on their summer holiday to Olivia's native Camargue in the South of France, with its famous white horses, black bulls and pink flamingos, she's conscious that all is not as it seems. As the days go by, she becomes more and more convinced that there is something odd about Matilda's illness - is it possible that one of her parents is intentionally causing her ill health?Olivia's brother, Pascal, the enigmatic 'gardien' cowboy of the Camargue, could be the one to help her. He has awakened in Barbara a sense of her own sexuality - but is he someone she could trust to help her save Matilda? As she sees the child grow weaker, Barbara's dreams are haunted by a tragic accident within her own family for which she has always blamed herself. Miraculously, it is Matilda who finally offers her redemption encouraging her to take drastic but necessary action.
ISBN 9780230709645
Condition USED
Artist / Author Noelle Harrison
Shipping Weight 0.3000kg
Type books
Format Paperback

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