The Herd

How far would you go to protect your child? The Herd by Emily Edwards is a gripping, thought-provoking novel about friendship, parenting choices, and the consequences of keeping secrets. It explores how a single decision can challenge relationships, divide families, and force people to confront their deepest beliefs.

About the Book

Elizabeth and Bryony are best friends despite their contrasting personalities. They are also godmothers to each other's daughters, trusting that their children's safety will always come first. However, their friendship faces an unexpected test when they discover that they strongly disagree about an important parenting issue.

When Bryony tells a seemingly harmless white lie before a child's birthday party, the consequences are far more serious than either woman anticipates. As tensions rise, their friendship, family relationships, and personal convictions are put under pressure.

Emily Edwards tackles a sensitive and divisive subject through a character-driven story that explores trust, responsibility, personal freedom, and the difficult choices parents face. Rather than offering easy answers, the novel encourages readers to consider different perspectives and question their own assumptions.

Ideal for readers who enjoy contemporary fiction, family drama, moral dilemmas, and book-club discussions, The Herd is a compelling story about the fragile balance between individual choice and collective responsibility.

About the Author

Emily Edwards studied at the University of Edinburgh and worked for a think tank in New York before becoming a support worker for vulnerable women in London. Her experiences and observations inspired The Herd, her debut novel, which examines a contentious parenting issue through the perspectives of its characters.

Product Information

Book Title: The Herd
Author: Emily Edwards
Publisher: Bantam Press
ISBN: 9781787634879
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publication Year: 2021
Pages: 352

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is The Herd about?

The novel follows two close friends whose relationship is tested by conflicting parenting beliefs and a seemingly harmless lie with serious consequences.

2. Who should read The Herd?

It is ideal for readers interested in contemporary fiction, family relationships, ethical dilemmas, and thought-provoking book-club discussions.

3. What are the details of this edition?

ISBN 9781787634879 identifies the English-language paperback edition published by Bantam Press, with 352 pages.