Somebody Knows by Pamela Ungashick struck so many chords with me it was a symphony. Likewise, the writing was so lyrical and elegant, it added an extra poignancy to the narrative

Audrey Mae Scott s the oldest of two children, two children who were treated as differently as chalk and cheese by their mother. Their mother is Edith Scott, a widow who is a cruel and nefarious woman whose grip on sanity is tenuous at best. Audrey bears the brunt of her mother's daily ire and projection of resentment about her lot in life while giving Audrey's little brother Harry the best in life and love

Audrey has only one respite and that is to confide in her diary, until even this is compromised when her mother finds it. Her mothers anity is deteriorating and at the same time, her ire increases and behaviour against Audrey becomes more and more brutal.

However, Audrey's fortitude and tenacity will not allow her mother to dictate her life's path any more.

A brilliant book, written with great eloquence and a wry wit, a no holds barred journey with a very satisfactory ending


Thank you to Netgalley, Red Adept Publishing, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles and the author Pamela Ungashick for this outstanding ARC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinins are my own