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The captivating story of a young woman's journey to uncover her family's past and confront the secrets that have haunted them for generations makes for a powerful and deeply moving read. Seamlessly blending historical fiction with emotional family drama, this novel takes the reader on an unforgettable exploration of identity, belonging, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
At the heart of the narrative is Lily, a woman in her thirties struggling to come to terms with the unexpected death of her estranged mother. As she begins to sort through her mother's belongings, Lily stumbles upon a tattered old photograph that sets her on a path to uncover her family's hidden history. What follows is a captivating journey that takes Lily across continents and through decades of the past, as she unravels the threads of a story that has been deliberately concealed for years.
Told in alternating timelines, the novel weaves together Lily's contemporary quest with the compelling narrative of her grandmother's life during the tumultuous era of World War II. As Lily delves deeper into the past, she uncovers a legacy of love, loss, and resilience that challenges everything she thought she knew about her family. With each new discovery, Lily is forced to confront the complex emotions and difficult truths that have shaped her own identity and her place in the world.
Through rich and evocative storytelling, the author masterfully explores the universal themes of family, memory, and the enduring power of the human spirit to overcome even the most devastating of circumstances. Readers will be swept away by this poignant and beautifully written novel, which celebrates the unbreakable bonds of kinship and the transformative nature of self-discovery.
Ultimately, this is a story about the courage to confront the past and the strength to forge a new path forward. With its compelling characters, intricate plot, and seamless blending of past and present, this novel is sure to captivate readers from the first page to the last.
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publisher | ‎The History Press (August 27, 2010) | ||||
language | ‎English | ||||
paperback | ‎128 pages | ||||
isbn_10 | ‎1596299908 | ||||
isbn_13 | ‎978-1596299900 | ||||
item_weight | ‎7.2 ounces | ||||
dimensions | ‎6 x 0.3 x 9 inches | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #1,011,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #114 in Monument Photography #1,778 in Supernaturalism (Books) #2,491 in Folklore & Mythology Studies | ||||
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