The Little Friend Mark Aldridge Recalling stories her grandfather told

Recalling stories her grandfather told her as a child

By the time the war ended in May 1945

that explores shame and forgiveness

A master forger transforms a young woman’s life – but what will it cost her

images from her childhood begin to re-surface

The Little Friend Mark Aldridge Recalling stories her grandfather toldAlthough the Cleves generally revelled in every detail of their family history, the events of 'the terrible Mother's Day' were never, ever discussed. On that day, nine year old Robin Cleves, loved by all for his whims and peculiarities, was found hanging by the neck from a rope slung over a black tupelo tree in his own garden. Eleven years later, the mystery with its taunting traces of foul play was no nearer a solution than it had been on the day it