Out on 29 April 2027
The Mother-In-Law
Moa Herngren
Translated by Alice Menzies
Paperback
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29 April 2027
Imprint: Manilla Press
Synopsis
As a single mother, Åsa and her son have always been incredibly close. But their relationship abruptly changes when her son meets a new girlfriend.
When the young couple suddenly need somewhere to stay, Åsa invites them to move in with her. Living with her adult son and girlfriend isn't easy, though Åsa tries hard to form a connection with her awkward daughter-in-law. But why does every effort she makes seem to push them further away?
As Åsa stumbles upon some information she wasn't supposed to find out, she sets off a conflict that will tear her whole family apart . . .
When the young couple suddenly need somewhere to stay, Åsa invites them to move in with her. Living with her adult son and girlfriend isn't easy, though Åsa tries hard to form a connection with her awkward daughter-in-law. But why does every effort she makes seem to push them further away?
As Åsa stumbles upon some information she wasn't supposed to find out, she sets off a conflict that will tear her whole family apart . . .
Details
29 April 2027
352 pages
9781786589613
Imprint: Manilla Press
Reviews
“The reader is drawn into a downward spiral where the unbearable tension mounts with each page”Elle, Elle
“Herngren masterfully immerses readers in the emotional worlds of her characters”Die Presse, Die Presse
“Family life is rarely described as profoundly, with such nuance and insight as here in Moa Herngren's work. And incidentally, it's a highly suspenseful and entertaining novel to read.”NDR Kultur, NDR Kultur
“A perfectly and sensitively written family drama, in which there truly is no shortage of emotions”Kultura21.cz, Kultura21.cz
