(NAPS)—A mother launches a frantic search for her missing child in the haunting new book (MIRA Books, $22.95, hardcover), from bestselling author Diane Chamberlain. EKight-year-old Sophie Donohue wanted to be just like every other child her age, but a rare kidney disease kept her tied to a strict medical regimen. However, when a controversial new herbal treatment produces amazing results for Sophie, her mother lets her camp out with her Brownie troop. DIANE HAMBERLAIN THE COURAGE TREE DC 1 An exciting and inspirational new novel explores the relationships between parents and children. Janine Donohue knewthetrip meant the world to her daughter. She also knew her ex-husband,Joe, was vehemently opposedto it, and that Sophie’s life still depended on her ongoing treatments. When Sophie does not return from camp, Janine mounts a seemingly hopeless search deep in the forests of West Virginia. As hours become days, Janine knows it’s only a matter of time before Sophie succumbsto her disease. While Janine tries to find her missing child, she’s supported by only one person: Lucas, her par- ents’ gardener, a man with a mysterious past. Janine begins to won- der whom to trust as the tension builds between Lucasand Joe. Meanwhile, deep in the forest, Sophie has found refuge in a remote cabin with a mothertrying to protect her own disturbed daughter. A powerful and moving drama unfolds as two mothers try des- perately to rescue the most important persons in their lives: their daughters. is available wherever booksare sold; through www.mirabooks.com; or in audio format from dh audio.
