The Children Act

In this emotionally charged novel by Ian McEwan, Fiona Maye, a High Court judge in London, grapples with complex cases in family law while facing turmoil in her personal life. When her husband, Jack, suggests an open marriage and subsequently moves out, Fiona immerses herself in her work, particularly a challenging case involving a 17-year-old boy whose parents refuse a lifesaving blood transfusion due to their Jehovah's Witness beliefs. As she navigates the intricacies of law, culture, and her crumbling marriage, Fiona's journey explores the depths of respectability, love, and personal turmoil.