This Road is Red - Alison Irvine

Daughterhood follows 46-year-old Nina Polmont, who has dedicated her life to caring for her distant mother and navigating her sister Kate’s fallout with her own daughter. When a midnight message from her first love disrupts her routine, Nina is compelled to confront the dreams she set aside and the loyalties that bind her. As old desires clash with new obligations, she must decide whether to remain the dutiful daughter or risk everything for her own happiness. With a family dynamic in turmoil, including a mother who won’t leave her room and a father’s affair, Nina’s journey explores the complexities of love, duty and self-discovery. This poignant domestic drama resonates with anyone grappling with familial ties and personal aspirations. Candid and heartfelt, The Good Daughter is an essential read for book clubs and fans of contemporary fiction, offering profound insights into the challenges of motherhood, sisterhood and menopause.