Synopses & Reviews
Liza Gyllenhaal is “a gifted new writer”* who’s captivated readers with her talent for “plumb[ing] the complexity of human emotions.”** Now she delivers a piercing new novel about the secrets and lies that could shatter a close-knit family… Brook Bostock has led a privileged life. The daughter of an extremely wealthy and prominent family, she married the man of her dreams and is raising two deeply loved children. But her happy home is shattered when a neighborhood teenager is assaulted during a night of drinking with the Bostocks' son and his prep school friends.
The scandal receives national attention—not only because of Brook’s family name, but because of the lawsuit looming against Brook and her husband, Michael, that alleges they are responsible for what went on in their house. Suddenly the small Massachusetts town they call home seems to be turning against them, revealing the simmering jealousies and resentments that have been lurking under the surface all along.
With their once-perfect family in danger of falling apart, Brook and Michael must find a way to get through this together—or risk losing everything they love…
*Ben Sherwood, author of Charlie St. Cloud
**Katherine Davis, author of A Slender Thread
Review
Praise for the novels of Liza Gyllenhaal “With sensitivity and compassion, she creates characters that will pull at your heart…A truly believable and compelling story.”—Katherine Davis, author of A Slender Thread
“A bighearted debut.” —The Miami Herald
“Gripping and deeply perceptive.”—Ben Sherwood, author of Charlie St. Cloud
Synopsis
From an exciting debut author?a novel about three people haunted by the mistakes of their past and their plunge into an uncertain future.Maddie Alden has always longed for more than her small town could offer. Now that it?s being overrun by wealthy New Yorkers looking for a respite from the city, Maddie has gotten herself a lucrative new job in real estate. And her first sale brings her a charismatic new friend who is everything Maddie longs to be. Little does Maddie realize that the glamorous Anne will shake up her quiet marriage? and will force Maddie to face the truth about the past, and the terrible secret she shares with her husband and his best friend?
Synopsis
Liza Gyllenhaal is a gifted new writer * who s captivated readers with her talent for plumb ing] the complexity of human emotions. ** Now she delivers a piercing new novel about the secrets and lies that could shatter a close-knit family Brook Bostock has led a privileged life. The daughter of an extremely wealthy and prominent family, she married the man of her dreams and is raising two deeply loved children. But her happy home is shattered when a neighborhood teenager is assaulted during a night of drinking with the Bostocks' son and his prep school friends.
The scandal receives national attention not only because of Brook s family name, but because of the lawsuit looming against Brook and her husband, Michael, that alleges they are responsible for what went on in their house. Suddenly the small Massachusetts town they call home seems to be turning against them, revealing the simmering jealousies and resentments that have been lurking under the surface all along.
With their once-perfect family in danger of falling apart, Brook and Michael must find a way to get through this together or risk losing everything they love
*Ben Sherwood, author of
Charlie St. Cloud
**Katherine Davis, author of
A Slender Thread"
Synopsis
From the author of Local Knowledge comes a poignant novel about a young couple's road back from tragedy.
In the aftermath of a devastating loss, Cal and Jenny Horigan's marriage is unraveling. Both are plagued by guilt, unable to seek comfort from one another. Burdened by remorse, they begin to lose sight of the love that once anchored them-together with their sense of right and wrong.
As the Horigans try different ways to deal with their pain, a new acquaintance seems to offer the support they desperately need-though at times they are unsure whether his guidance is leading them back to each other or further apart...
Synopsis
From an exciting debut author?a novel about three people haunted by the mistakes of their past and their plunge into an uncertain future.Maddie Alden has always longed for more than her small town could offer. Now that it?s being overrun by wealthy New Yorkers looking for a respite from the city, Maddie has gotten herself a lucrative new job in real estate. And her first sale brings her a charismatic new friend who is everything Maddie longs to be. Little does Maddie realize that the glamorous Anne will shake up her quiet marriage? and will force Maddie to face the truth about the past, and the terrible secret she shares with her husband and his best friend?
About the Author
Liza Gyllenhaal is the author of
Local Knowledge and
So Near. She and her husband divide their time between New York City and the Berkshire Hills in Massachusetts. For more information, please visit her website: www.lizagyllenhaal.com