New Arrival Cuckoo

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Author: Frizzell, Nell

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Published on 13 February 2025 by Transworld Publishers Ltd (Penguin (Transworld)) in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 352 pages
197 x 128 x 24 | 248g

After Nancys father dies, she is faced with two life-changing revelations.

One: She has a half-brother she knew nothing about.

Nancys world is punched inside out at the discovery of a mysterious new sibling. But she cant help but feel curious about Oliver, this stranger who shares her DNA. Her sister Rita, on the other hand, is furious and wants nothing to do with their cuckoo brother.

Two: Shes pregnant.

The father Nancys not-quite-boyfriend from her not-quite-relationship doesnt want to commit any time soon. He isnt even in the same continent as her right now. And with her mother and sister in shock about Oliver, Nancys struggling to find someone to turn to for support.

In a tumult of grief, fear and hope, Nancy pushes herself into an uncertain future as she rethinks what really makes a family. But theres one more thought in the back of her headIs there space in her family for two more?