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Behind Closed Doors

Neglected and abandoned. The true story of a little girl who holds the secret to a terrible crime.

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Behind Closed Doors

By: Maggie Hartley
Narrated by: Penelope McDonald
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About this listen

It's okay, lovely,' I soothed. 'You let it all out.'
She sobbed and sobbed as all the fear came tumbling to the surface.

Foster carer Maggie Hartley is finally enjoying a well-earned holiday from fostering, savouring time with her brand new baby granddaughter. One night, though, the peace and quiet is interrupted by an urgent call from Social Services. A man has been stabbed, and Social Services need to find an emergency placement for his little girl.

Maggie is used to children arriving on her doorstep at all times of the day and night, but nothing can prepare her for the sight of eleven-year-old Nancy. The little girl arrives in her pyjamas, covered in blood, and mute with shock. With her mother missing and her father in intensive care, the police are desperate for answers.

Who stabbed Nancy's father? Where is her mother? And what is Nancy hiding about her seemingly perfect family? The longer Maggie spends with her little girl, the clearer it becomes that all is not as it seems. Can Maggie discover the terrible truth of what's been happening behind closed doors?

A true story of hope from Sunday Times bestselling author Maggie Hartley, a foster carer for over 20 years.

©2022 Maggie Hartley (P)2022 Orion Publishing Group Limited Abuse Child Abuse Dysfunctional Families Parenting & Families Parents & Adult Children Relationships Fostering

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Always enjoy a Maggie Hartley book what an amazing woman for what she did over the years

Fabulous listen

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Brilliant author. This book was very emotional and heart touching. Hard to hear what they both went through and how they suffered

Emotional

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Honestly the most heart wrenching story I’ve listen too. I’m glad Nancy got her happily ever after, even if her life as she knew it changed drastically overnight. You can tell Maggie rally cares about the children she looks after. The fostering world is so lucky to have her, she’s is such a huge inspiration. Penny has such a lovely calming voice as she reads the heartbreaking pages. Maggie you’re a absolute diamond and please keep doing what you’re doing, you truly are amazing

Heart wrenching

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Fabulous read, I have enjoyed all of Maggies book. I wish the family well x

Fabulous read

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A compelling book and I felt sad when it ended as I wish it was longer!

loved this book

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