The Pieces of Us

Three Women. One Family. A Lifetime of Secrets.
From the author of Meredith, Alone comes an unforgettable exploration of identity, resilience, and the bonds we can't break.

'Beautifully written, a story of womanhood in all its facets. I loved it!' AMANDA PROWSE

'Claire Alexander writes about our deepest emotional truths with acuity and a sense of hope' JO LEEVERS

'This book really was a real page turner, and I couldn't wait to pick it up as often as possible' 5* Reader Review

'A gorgeous, moving novel that I loved and would highly recommend' 5* Reader Review

'I cried reading this. Just beautiful and one of those books that will stay in my mind' 5* Reader Review

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Three generations of women. Three life altering events. As they discover the truth of their heritage, they'll discover what makes the pieces of us...

At fifty-eight Minnie McAllister isn't an old woman. But as Alzheimer's ravages her mind, her brain says otherwise.

Cat McAllister is tackling everything life can throw at her. And just when she thinks it can't get any worse, she's faced with the discovery that Minnie might not be the mother she once knew.

Meanwhile, Cat's daughter, Ruby McAllister, who is staring at a two very blue lines, faces a decision that will change the course of her life.

As three generations of women are pulled in three different directions, each are forced to learn lessons about themselves that they never could have imagined.

Praise for Meredith, Alone:

'Gorgeous. I shed tears. Very, very touching, sweet and hopeful' MARIAN KEYES

'Heartbreaking and glorious . . . [An] absolute joy of a novel' HEAT, 'BOOK OF THE WEEK'

'Beautiful, moving and unexpectedly timely' DAISY BUCHANAN

'Touching and funny and sad and hopeful. I loved Meredith, Alone so much!' JANE FALLON

'If you like a book that makes you feel all the feels, this is the one to go for' MIRANDA DICKINSON

'I bowed down to the brilliant author of this brilliant book' GILLIAN McALLISTER

'Sweet, moving, funny and hopeful, with a courageous heroine who sweeps you up' JENNIFER SAINT