Her Mother's Daughter: A Novel Official

The novel examines how Josephine’s past abuse informs her own emotionally abusive behavior toward Clare, creating a cycle that feels difficult to break.

The narrative shifts between Josephine and Clare, offering a dual perspective on a deeply troubled relationship. Her Mother's Daughter: A Novel

Alice Fitzgerald’s debut novel, Her Mother’s Daughter , is a raw and vivid exploration of the lasting impact of childhood trauma and the complex bonds between mothers and daughters. Set across two decades in London and Ireland, the story follows Josephine, a woman fleeing a dark past in 1980s Ireland, and her ten-year-old daughter, Clare, who is living with the consequences of that past in 1997 London. The novel examines how Josephine’s past abuse informs