THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD MOTHERS

by Jessamine Chan

(£12.99, Cornerstone, HB)

All it takes is one bad day for the state to descend upon Frida Liu. Her life was far from perfect, struggling with a sub-par career and cheating husband. In society’s eyes, Frida’s angelic daughter is the only thing she’s got right. So when a lapse in judgement puts the child at risk, Frida is left at the mercy of a government institution which will determine whether she can redeem herself. Put through extremes to prove her devotion, Frida must learn to be a ‘good’ mother, no matter the cost. A nail-biting, explosive story exploring the pressures of ‘perfect’ parenting.