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A fiercely intelligent High Court judge in London faces a morally ambiguous case while her marriage crumbles in a gripping narrative. Fiona Maye, a respected judge in family court, navigates the complexities of law with a deep understanding of cultural and religious sensitivities. While the outcomes of her cases may seem straightforward, the law demands more than pragmatism. Fiona's professional success contrasts sharply with her domestic turmoil, as her husband, Jack, proposes an open marriage and subsequently moves out, leaving her feeling adrift and questioning the nature of her loss. In her quest for clarity, she immerses herself in a challenging case involving a seventeen-year-old boy whose parents refuse a lifesaving blood transfusion due to their Jehovah's Witness beliefs. As she grapples with the intricacies of the case, Jack remains on her mind, and the mounting pressure to resolve both the legal and personal crises tests Fiona in profound ways. This captivating story will keep readers enthralled until the final, stunning page.
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The Children Act, Ian McEwan
- Language
- Released
- 2014
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- The Children Act
- Subtitle
- a novel
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ian McEwan
- Publisher
- Nan A. Talese
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 221
- ISBN10
- 0385539703
- ISBN13
- 9780385539708
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Suspense, Literary Fiction, British Literature, England, Life, Faith, Great Britain, Parenthood, English Literature, Adapted for Film, Marriage, London, Hope, Psychological novels, Ethics, Trust, Scandals and Affairs, Legal Environment, Court, Court Trials, Responsibility, Judiciary, Family Law, Leukemia, Jehovah's Witnesses
- First published
- 2014
- Original title
- The Children Act
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- A fiercely intelligent High Court judge in London faces a morally ambiguous case while her marriage crumbles in a gripping narrative. Fiona Maye, a respected judge in family court, navigates the complexities of law with a deep understanding of cultural and religious sensitivities. While the outcomes of her cases may seem straightforward, the law demands more than pragmatism. Fiona's professional success contrasts sharply with her domestic turmoil, as her husband, Jack, proposes an open marriage and subsequently moves out, leaving her feeling adrift and questioning the nature of her loss. In her quest for clarity, she immerses herself in a challenging case involving a seventeen-year-old boy whose parents refuse a lifesaving blood transfusion due to their Jehovah's Witness beliefs. As she grapples with the intricacies of the case, Jack remains on her mind, and the mounting pressure to resolve both the legal and personal crises tests Fiona in profound ways. This captivating story will keep readers enthralled until the final, stunning page.