Finding Amanda

by Karen J. Mossman

After a series of family arguments Mandy walked out and disappeared. For her family, it was devastating. Changing her name to Amanda and moving to a different part of the country, she begins a new life working in a hotel.

One evening a programme about missing people comes on the television. Her face fills the TV screen. Everything Mandy had tried to forget returns with new clarity. Will she have the courage to face the past and realise the misunderstanding was caused by her family's unique situation?

Finding Amanda is a story of courage and hope and a bond that never breaks.

33 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 11, 2020

About the author

Karen J. Mossman is an author with Norns Triad Publications. She is also:

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She lives in Anglesey, a small island off north Wales with her husband and two dogs.

Find our more about her and her books here - https://nornstriad.com/authors/karen-...

Reviews

[Ellen Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

A heart-warming story.
 
Ten years ago, Amanda ran away from a troubled life and her family. Her parents had died, and she felt unwanted by the rest of her family.
 
When the story commences, Amanda is managing a small country hotel in Scotland, far away from her past. She’s happy.
 
A film crew have taken over the hotel for the present and she’s fallen in love with the lead actor.
 
Then, she sees her face on the television set. Her siblings are appealing for her to return to them, or to at least contact them.
 
Her secret is out. There’s no hiding from it. But should she confront the family she ran away from?  Perhaps things weren’t as bad as she thought.
 
I enjoyed Amanda’s journey. A lovely short read.

[Texas]

Finding Amanda - This is my first read by this author and I like it. A quickly read, sweet short story perfect for a coffee break.

She ran away from home, did some stumbling about until she found her path in life. I like Mandy, she grew into an even more caring, but still naive, young woman. With a satisfying job and a possibly temporary love, she discovers her family is still searching for her after eight long years.

Misunderstandings are worked out with several surprises for all involved. I found this book on Booksprout. 4*

[P.J. Roscoe · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lovely little story about separation and love of family. Enjoyed it. If longer it could have gone deeper, but for half hour read, it was fine.

[Chantelle Atkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't often read novellas but perhaps I should try them more often. This was a quick read for me - I finished it in two sittings and really enjoyed the tale of Amanda's past life coming back to haunt her. I was intrigued to find out what made her run away from home as a teenager, and keen to see how it all resolved itself. I enjoyed the little twist at the end to do with her current love interest and the Scottish location was beautifully done. All in all a joyful little story that can be read and digested anywhere at any time and sometimes in our busy lives, that is exactly what we need!

[Heather W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finding Amanda is a good story about a young woman who leaves home after being involved in family arguments. Eight years later, they are still searching for her.

I really enjoyed this novella as it shows how the bond between family is always there despite their misunderstandings and differences. It also shows how Amanda's character grew into the woman she becomes.

I would like to read more books by this author.
I read and reviewed this book with no obligation.