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A shocking true story about familial betrayal, horrifying secrets and when justice prevails. It took three decades before Maureen felt able to talk about her dark past. Growing up in an abusive household, she was sexually assaulted by her mother, stepfather and brother for years on end. After giving birth to a son as a result of a rape, she thought that maybe, just maybe, the baby would save her. Tragically, he suffered a cot death soon after his birth, leaving Maureen devastated. Years later, with Maureen heartbroken and tormented by her childhood, her family still had not been charged with the deeply unsettling crimes they committed. That is until Maureen had the bravery and courage to approach the police. In the trying investigation that followed, Maureen's lost son once again appeared to save her, proving integral to the evidence. This heart-breaking, but ultimately uplifting tale is proof that even in our darkest moments, hope can still be found. • A harrowing but uplifting story of surviving that will appeal to readers of Cathy Glass and books like How Could She? (97k tcm), Secret Slave (94.5k tcm), Daddy's Little Secret (57k) and Love as Always, Mum (28.5k tcm). • Maureen is fully identified and committed to publicity in a bid to encourage others to come forward with her message that it's never too late • Maureen is working two highly respected journalist Joe and Ann Cusack who are well-connected across the media. • The court case was reported on but this will be the first time Maureen has told her story in full Competition: the convent; enslaved; a terrible secret; justice for helen; a Belfast child; too scared to tell; let me go. by Cathy Glass; Casey Watson; Maggie Hartley; Marie Hargreaves; Scarlett Jones; Marie McCourt; John Chambers; Toni Maguire