The Oldest Daughter

What happens when the role you've spent your life resenting is the one you're called back to?Maggie is the oldest of seven-a daughter who spent her youth carrying the expectations of everyone around her. Determined to break free, she leaves behind the small-town weight of responsibility, her long-term boyfriend, and the chaotic home she was raised in. All she wants is independence, peace, and the freedom to be her own person.But just as she begins to glimpse a future of her own design, tragedy strikes. The sudden death of her parents forces her back to the very place she tried to escape. Now, Maggie must face the grief of her loss, care for the younger siblings she once fled, and unravel the secrets her parents took to the grave.As she steps back into the role she once resented, Maggie begins to question everything she thought she knew about her family-and herself.The Oldest Daughter is a heart-wrenching, beautifully told novel of family ties, quiet rebellion, and the journey home. With deep emotional insight and cultural nuance, author Claudia Harrison weaves a compelling story about identity, resilience, and the choices we make when life doesn't go to plan.Perfect for fans of character-driven fiction with emotional depth, mystery, and the complicated love that binds families together-even when they fall apart. Claudia Harrison is an Australian author of emotionally rich, character-driven fiction that explores themes of family, self-discovery, and quiet resilience. She is the author of the Leading Me to You series-comprising Leading Me to You, Remind Me, and Dinner First-as well as her latest standalone novel, The Oldest Daughter. A mother of five with a deep love for words, Claudia's writing is inspired by her cultural heritage, her lived experiences, and her belief in the power of stories to heal, connect, and empower.