Book Description

Over one eventful summer in the tranquil lakeside town of Summerville, two women uncover a shocking family secret and together begin an extraordinary journey towards healing and forgiveness. Claire is still reeling from her beloved mother’s death after a short illness, when the doorbell rings. On the doorstep is a woman with a startling resemblance to Claire’s mother. And when she introduces herself as Audrey – the name of the baby sister Claire has always believed died in a car crash – Claire’s world falls apart. As she and this stranger – who might just be the long-lost sister she always yearned for – piece together their past, a new revelation rocks them both. Claire discovers a devastating truth about her childhood that threatens to blow her world apart. Can she find the courage to forgive her mother’s mistakes and rebuild her life? An utterly captivating and heart-wrenching novel about the resilience of the human heart and the depth of a mother’s love. Fans of Mary Alice Munro, Pamela Kelley and Barbara O’Neal will be gripped by this emotionally charged and gripping story of family secrecy, sisterhood, betrayal and healing the power of forgiveness. What readers say about Heather Dixon’s novels: “Expect to lose sleep because you’ll be up all night devouring it !” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Oh my goodness, this book sucked me in! ” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I laughed, cried, and was angry … I read it in one day ‘cause I had to know what happened!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Pulled at my heartstrings .” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Oh. My. Goodness… I truly loved this book .” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An emotional story – I loved it! ” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Thrilling and captivating. ” Reader reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A skilful exploration of family relationships, memory and bereavement. Deeply relatable. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Jennifer Weiner and Celeste Ng .” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐