Dowler, Gemma
My Sister Milly
- ISBN 13:
- 9781405927574
- author:
- Dowler, Gemma
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 592
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Gemma Dowler's heart-wrenching account of her sister Milly's disappearance and murder is a story of hope and recovery. On 21 March 2002, Levi Bellfield stole Milly from their family, sending them into a living nightmare. The subsequent trial was a traumatic ordeal for the parents, who were subjected to horrific psychological torture. The media frenzy surrounding Milly's case was intense, with every personal detail scrutinised. However, this book offers a more nuanced understanding of the events that unfolded. Dowler shares her family's story, including the suspicions that fell on them, the fatal errors made by the police, and the media's relentless pursuit of their lives. Through her account, Dowler sheds light on the true story behind Milly's disappearance, one that has been hidden beneath the headlines. This is a powerful exploration of two stolen childhoods and the enduring love that kept the family together in the face of unimaginable darkness and injustice.