Eve Ainsworth 
Duckling 
A gripping, emotional, life-affirming story you ll want to recommend to a friend

Duckling is a nickname Lucy has never been able to shake off.And, if she is honest, maybe it suits her.She is not the type to socialise with other people.You might say she is reluctant to leave her nest.Lucy’s life is small, but safe. She has a good routine. But all that is about to change. . . When Lucy’s neighbour asks her to look after her little girl for a couple of hours – and then does not come back – Lucy is suddenly responsible for someone other than herself.It takes courage to let the outside world in, and Lucy is about to learn there is much more to life – but only if she is brave enough to spread her wings.________________________________Praise for Duckling:’A poignant read’ Woman’s Own'[I] loved this gorgeous, funny, poignant and very human book’ Rowan Coleman’Underlines the importance of friendship, community and family while maintaining a galloping plot that keeps you hooked until the last page!’ Sarah J Harris’A lovely, heart-warming story about the importance of friendship and family, the power of forgiveness and about learning to love yourself’ Clare Swatman’Duckling is joyous, life-affirming and refreshing’ Joanne Harris’Combines uplifting and poignant moments with a plot that is so gripping it had me feverishly turning the pages’ Jessica Ryn’Charming and compassionate, dark at times yet peppered with joy!’ Eleanor Ray