{"product_id":"9780063070080","title":"The Surrogate: A Novel","description":"Author: Toni Halleen\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780063070080\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 04 May 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 352 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Surrogate\u003c\/em\u003e is a thrilling, high-stakes debut centering on a vulnerable newborn and two women who will do almost anything to claim her as their daughter. With a collection of vividly rendered characters, this twisty tale will leave you thinking about the true meaning of motherhood long after you turn the last page. I loved it!”—Patry Francis, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eAll the Children Are Home\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRuth is a no-nonsense fortysomething journalist from the Midwest, desperate for a child with her new husband, Hal. Their hope rests with Cally, a nineteen-year- old who wants to go to college—but doesn’t have the cash. The arrangement seems perfect for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut within a day of the baby’s birth, Cally has a change of heart—and engineers a harrowing escape from the hospital with the newborn. When Ruth and Hal discover that Cally and their daughter are gone, a whole series of doubts and secrets is revealed, and the difference between right and wrong is no longer clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in the vast, sparsely populated upper reaches of northern Minnesota in the middle of winter, \u003cem\u003eThe Surrogate\u003c\/em\u003e follows Ruth, Hal, Cally, through a maze of thought-provoking questions about the nature of family, love, and relationships: What would you do for your partner, when the going gets tough How much is a pregnancy “worth” And who, if anyone, “deserves” to be a mother\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its realistic portrayal of surrogacy and motherhood, 'The Surrogate' is a thought-provoking novel that will stay with you long after you've finished reading. Toni Halleen's writing is both literary and suspenseful, making this a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and domestic dramas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46562062991518,"sku":"HPC-9780063070080","price":32.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780063070080.jpg?v=1772077501","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780063070080","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}