Before I Was Yours: An emotional novel of love and family that will take your breath away

Virginia Macgregor is the author of What Milo Saw, The Return of Norah Wells, Before I Was Yours and, most recently, the young adult novel Wishbones. Her work has been translated into over a dozen languages. After graduating from Oxford University, she worked as a teacher of English and Housemistress in three major British boarding schools. She holds an MA in Creative Writing, and was, for several years, Head of Creative Writing at Wellington College.

An emotional family drama that asks the question: how far would you go for a child who isn't yours?
What readers are saying about Before I Was Yours: 'A very moving book which deals sympathetically with the subject matter'

'Another cracking book from an author who is now firmly cemented on my watch list'

'Towards the final few chapters I was in tears . . . such a wonderful story'

'One of the best books I have read in a long time'

Sam and Rosie Keep have always wanted children of their own but life hasn't worked out that way for them. The only option available to them now is adoption: they'll do anything to have a child to love.

Seven-year-old Jonah is far away from home and his mama promised he'd be looked after in England. But the man who's meant to be taking care of him has disappeared and now Jonah's all alone.

When Sam and Rosie meet Jonah, they're certain they've found their son, and open their home and their hearts to him. Finally, their family is complete.

And then the unthinkable happens and life changes for all three members of the Keep family. Suddenly Sam and Rosie must answer an impossible question: how far are they willing to go for a child who isn't really theirs? More praise for Virginia Macgregor
'A future classic' Clare Mackintosh, author of I See You

'Insightful and compelling' Woman & Home

'Deeply satisfying' Red

'A touching look at the meaning of motherhood' Good Housekeeping

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