Stolen at Birth; the Heartbreaking Story of Shirley May

By Donald Limpson

"Stolen at Birth" is a gripping fiction novel set in the small town of Mallville. The story revolves around the heart-breaking life story of Shirley May, a girl stolen at birth and raised by a woman named Mariana May. Although Shirley grew up without the warmth of motherly love, she remained unaware of her identity. Tragedy strikes when a maid steals one of the babies while they are asleep. In a moment of panic, Mariana realizes that her baby is missing and decides to switch the stolen child with her own, claiming it as her own. As Shirley grows up, she endures a loveless and abusive upbringing from Mariana. It becomes evident that Mariana had stolen the child to impress a former lover who later abandoned her. Struggling to bond with Shirley, Mariana's mistreatment takes a toll on the young girl, leading to tragic consequences when Shirley attempts suicide at the age of eighteen. Shirley's life takes a turn when she meets Gregory Samuels, whom she marries. Unbeknownst to her, Bridget, her real mother, has always kept an eye on Shirley's life from afar, still feeling a connection to her stolen daughter. As Bridget prepares for her wedding and starts involving Shirley with the preparations, Shirley gains greater exposure to Bridget's family, and the pieces of her identity start to surface.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Donald Limpson
• Release date: Sep 6, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223148944

Book preview

Copyright © 2023 Donald Limpson

All rights reserved

The characters and events portrayed in this book are fictitious. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author.

No part of this book may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without express written permission of the publisher.

ISBN-13: 9781234567890

ISBN-10: 1477123456

Cover design by: Art Painter

Library of Congress Control Number: 2018675309

Printed in the United States of America

This Novel is dedicated to all people who have encountered or are going through identity crisis due to circumstances beyond their control.

Stolen at Birth – The Heart-breaking Story of Shirley May

By Donald Limpson

Table of Contents

Prologue: The Fateful Day

Chapter 1: Two Lives Intertwined

Chapter 2: Mariana's Bold Decision

Chapter 3: Shirley's Loveless Upbringing

Chapter 4: The Longing for Connection

Chapter 5: Tragedy Strikes

Chapter 6: Escaping the Pain

Chapter 7: A New Path with Gregory

Chapter 8: Bridget's Watchful Eye

Chapter 9: Bridget's Wedding Preparations

Chapter 10: Shirley's Exposure to Bridget's Family

Chapter 11: The Pieces of the Puzzle

Epilogue: The Healing Begins

Prologue: The Fateful Day

The sun was just beginning to rise on a tranquil morning in the sleepy town of Mallville. Birds chirped merrily, and a gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the trees lining the quiet streets. It was a day that seemed like any other, with no hint of the events that would soon unfold, forever altering the lives of two families that had lived in the same homestead for years.

In a quaint, old family home, Mariana May and Bridget Jantjies were both preparing for the arrival of their long-awaited bundles of joy. They had shared laughter and secrets during their pregnancies, forming a bond that seemed unbreakable. Both eagerly anticipated becoming mothers, unaware of the twist of fate that awaited them.

As it became noon, Mariana was the first to go into labour, surrounded by family members offering words of encouragement and support. Anticipation and joy filled the atmosphere as she brought new life into the world.

She gave birth to a beautiful baby girl with big, curious eyes and tufts of dark hair. She cradled the child in her arms, feeling an overwhelming rush of love and possessiveness. This was her daughter, her flesh and blood, and she vowed to protect her at any cost.

A few hours later, Bridget also brought a baby girl into the world. The child had a serene expression, as if she held the secrets of the universe within her tiny being. Bridget's heart swelled with love and tenderness as she held her daughter close, promising to be the best mother she could be.

However, fate had other plans for the two mothers. Later in the afternoon, Mariana and Bridget, after tending their babies, rested them in the bedroom while they continued with house chores outside. While the infants rested, exhausted from their entrance into the world, a calamity unfolded. A maid, overwhelmed by curiosity and avarice, seized an opportunity presented by the brief absence of the mothers. Seizing the chance, she entered the room,