A Family Matter by Claire Lynch

Discover the prize-winning, unforgettable story of family secrets that critics are calling a must-read this summer. Winner of the Nero Gold Prize, this novel explores the complexities of parental love, prejudice, and the truths we carry across decades.

Key Themes & Story Overview

• 1982: Follows Dawn, a young wife and mother whose life is transformed by an instant, complicated attraction to Hazel, bringing unexpected joy and complication to her world.
• 2022: Maggie lives with the absence of her mother, a subject her father never discusses. An official letter from the past forces Maggie to confront a truth far bigger than her family’s secret.
• Explores themes of parental love, prejudice, and enduring family secrets.

Critical Acclaim

This novel has received high praise from established authors and publications:

• "I’ll be thinking about it for ever" – Barbara Kingsolver
• "A gorgeously written story…a must-read" – Jennie Godfrey
• "Powerful and beautifully written… Lynch is a huge new talent in fiction" – Good Housekeeping, Book of the Month
• "A beautiful and tender exploration of parental love, prejudice and the things we carry" – Rachel Joyce

Specifications

• Author: Claire Lynch
• Brand/Publisher: Vintage
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 224 pages
• Release Date: January 15, 2026
• ISBN-13: 978-1529942354
• Dimensions: 129 x 15 x 197mm
• Weight: 146 g

Immerse yourself in this heartbreaking and unforgettable narrative that takes up residence inside the reader. Secure your copy of this acclaimed contemporary fiction today.