{"product_id":"9781786811189","title":"The Lost Daughter of India: A heartbreaking novel of tragedy and secrets that will have you hooked","description":"\u003cb\u003eOne woman. One impossible choice. Her daughter or her happiness …\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen \u003cb\u003eCaroline\u003c\/b\u003e meets \u003cb\u003eKamal\u003c\/b\u003e the attraction is instant. He’s enchanting, charismatic and she can’t wait to set up a new life with him in India. Both their families are against the union but Caroline is convinced they’ll come round, especially when she gives birth to a beautiful daughter, \u003cb\u003eAsha.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsha is an adorable child but Caroline, homesick and beginning to hate the remote Indian village they live in, struggles with motherhood. Kamal is hardly ever there and she feels more and more isolated. In the grips of severe depression Caroline flees back to America, leaving Asha behind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTen years later …\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaroline recovered from her illness, is consumed by thoughts of the daughter she abandoned. Desperate to find Asha, she reunites with Kamal, intent on tracking her down. Will they ever be able to find their lost daughter? If they have any chance, they must confront the painful truths of the past and a terrible secret that has been kept for many years, until now. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heart-breaking and beautifully written story of loss, secrets and the strength of a mother’s love against all odds. If you enjoyed Diane Chamberlain and Lucinda Riley then this book will find its way into your heart and stay there.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat everyone is saying about The Lost Daughter of India: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eEvocative and atmospheric ... Heartbreaking on so many levels\u003c\/b\u003e - a rich tapestry of a novel and a worthy read on any shelf' \u003ci\u003e The Book Trail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'I have read and loved all of Sharon Maas's books but this one! \u003cb\u003eWow! I think this is her most emotional and beautiful book yet!\u003c\/b\u003e Such a powerful story, so brilliantly narrated, in such a way that you feel part of it all and are left bereft when it is finished. \u003cb\u003eFive Stars!'\u003c\/b\u003e Renita D'Silva\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eThis book has everything.\u003c\/b\u003e Great characters, interesting perspective and strong settings. Put all these together with a fantastic writing style and this \u003cb\u003eeasily makes my top 10 books of 2016 list\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eLexi Reads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'My heart was in my mouth reading this story but it is a terrific read nevertheless.' \u003ci\u003e27 Book Street\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat everyone's saying about Sharon Maas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Heartbreaking, poignant and intriguing ...This truly is a powerful story that will fascinate and \u003cb\u003eengross you from the very beginning until the very end.\u003c\/b\u003e' \u003ci\u003eWhat’s Better than Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The writing is \u003cb\u003estunningly evocative and sensual\u003c\/b\u003e ...I just felt immersed in the story and setting from the start.' \u003ci\u003eThe Book Trail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Exceptional ... evokes a whole range of emotions.' \u003ci\u003eBatty About Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA beautifully written story of love against all the odds.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e Portobello Book Blog\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A wonderful and heartrending book.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e Sean's Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA beautiful mesmerising work \u003c\/b\u003e ... I was completely transported.' \u003ci\u003eKrafti Reader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA terrific writer.' \u003c\/b\u003eBarbara Erskine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA page-turning story\u003c\/b\u003e, full of humanity, crossing cultures and continents, reminiscent of Andrea Levy.’ Katie Fforde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003cb\u003eA beautiful story about tragic love\u003c\/b\u003e and ultimately about forgiveness… with powerful messages about love, life and learning to let things go in order to…","brand":"Bookouture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47140078092528,"sku":"9781786811189","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781786811189_p0.jpg?v=1763730446","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781786811189","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}