A Family Matter Audiobook: Homophobia and Divorce
Claire Lynch's award-winning debut novel, A Family Matter, explores family secrets and a bitter divorce across dual timelines, inspired by real-life homophobic custody battles.
Claire Lynch's award-winning debut novel, A Family Matter, explores family secrets and a bitter divorce across dual timelines, inspired by real-life homophobic custody battles.
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