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“This is who I was for my children. I told them to go. I told them to leave me. I said their dad had gone a wee bit mad but he had decided to do this and there was no going back. Jess shrank in her chair. I squeezed her hand. Come on. It'll be find. Don't be scared. It's just change. We're strong women, aren't we? I looked at them. They looked blankly back. They weren't women. They were tiny little girls. But I made them say that we were strong women. And I told them that I didn't want this. I didn't want to be away from them for a second but sometimes you have to fit into life, or waste a lot of time and energy wishin it would fit in with you.”

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Conviction

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Denise Mina
Denise Mina

Denise Mina is a Scottish crime fiction writer known for her unique narrative style and insightful exploration of social issues. Born in 1966, Mina has published numerous acclaimed works since her debut novel in 1992. more

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