Three letters /
Josephine Cox
- London : Harper Collins Publishers, 2012
- 424 pages; 20 cm.
The story revolves around eight-year-old Casey Denton, whose life is marred by the tumultuous relationship between his parents. His mother, Ruth, is depicted as a cruel woman with a penchant for other women's husbands, while his father, Tom Denton, is gentle and hard-working. Though Tom has long suspected his wife's infidelities, he has chosen to turn a blind eye to maintain peace within the family.
However, Tom's world is shattered when he receives two devastating pieces of news. These events propel him to take decisive action to protect his son and change their lives forever. Determined to keep Casey safe, Tom fights against the odds. In the midst of this turmoil, Casey recalls his father's prophetic words: "It's done. The dice is thrown, and nobody wins."
Unbeknownst to Casey, his father has penned three letters that may alter his destiny, offering a glimmer of hope amid the darkness.