# A Mother’s Love — 320-page novel

A Mother’s Love is a novel about Halley Holbrook, a recently widowed bestselling author confronting memories of childhood abuse after a valuable handbag is stolen during a Paris holiday. The story combines later-life romance, family bonds and a theft investigation with themes of resilience and deserving love.

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- Market: AU
- Language: en-AU
- Currency: AUD
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 22.88 AUD
- Previous price: 32.99 AUD
- Discount: 31%
- Price checked: 2026-11-13T11:54:35.883Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 2351

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## At a glance

- Follows Halley as a stolen vintage handbag brings past abuse back into focus.
- Set during a Christmas and New Year trip to Paris, where Halley meets businessman Bart Warner.
- Balances family relationships and a developing romance with a search for the bag and its thief.

## Pros

- The plot brings romance, family ties and a theft investigation together with a character-focused story of confronting past trauma.
- At 320 pages, the listed print length gives buyers a clear sense of the book's scope.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Macmillan
- Publication date: 1 July 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- ISBN-13: 978-1529085952
- Reading age: 18 years and up
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 416 g
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 2.6 x 23.4 cm

## Before you buy

- The description includes themes of childhood abuse, bereavement and emotional distress, which may be relevant to readers choosing suitable subject matter.

## A good fit for

- Readers seeking contemporary fiction with later-life romance and family themes.
- Readers interested in a story about resilience, bereavement and confronting childhood trauma.
- Those who enjoy a holiday setting paired with a theft investigation.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as an enjoyable read with strong content and story, and appreciates its portrayal of a mother's love. Some feedback finds the writing repetitive. For readers drawn to the listed 320-page character-focused plot, that criticism may matter if they prefer tightly paced storytelling. Aggregate ratings lean positive overall, but they do not explain individual reactions.
- Positive themes: Feedback praises the story and content.
- Positive themes: Customers appreciate the portrayal of a mother's love.
- Negative themes: Some customers mention repetitive writing.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is A Mother’s Love about?
Recently widowed novelist Halley travels to Paris after her daughters leave for a holiday. A handbag theft revives memories of childhood abuse, while she builds a connection with Bart and tries to help recover the bag.
### What themes does the story cover?
The supplied description centres on bereavement, family, childhood abuse, resilience and being open to love, alongside a stolen-handbag investigation.
### How long is the listed print edition?
The listing gives a print length of 320 pages.
### Is this book suitable for younger readers?
The listing states a reading age of 18 years and up. Its description also mentions childhood abuse and bereavement.

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