Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
"A wonderful read, fun and wise and absolutely delicious " --Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of The Island House
Number one New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs--a writer "who paints the details of human relationships with the finesse of a master" (Jodi Picoult)--returns with a deeply emotional and atmospheric story of love and family, war and secrets, that moves back and forth across time, from the present day to World War II France.
An accomplished photographer, a widow, and a mother, Camille Palmer is content with the blessings she's enjoyed. When her aging father asks her to go with him to his native France, she has no idea that she's embarking on an adventure that will shake her complacency and utterly transform her. Returning to the place of his youth sparks unexpected memories--recollections that will lead Camille, her father, and her daughter, Julie, who has accompanied them, back to the dark, terrifying days of the Second World War, where they will uncover their family's surprising history.
While Provence offers answers about her family's past, it also holds the key to Camille's future. Along the way, Camille meets a handsome American historian who stirs a passion deep within her she thought she'd never experience again.
"Susan Wiggs writes poignant, unforgettable stories of every woman's hopes and dreams," hails Susan Elizabeth Phillips. "Wiggs, a consummate storyteller, has few equals when it comes to evoking deep emotion in readers. . . . It's her observations about our modern lives and times that really stand out," raves RT Book Reviews. Now, this author, whose books are "real and true and unforgettable" (Booklist), has created her biggest and boldest story yet--a beautiful and heartfelt novel that celebrates the bonds of family and love and pays homage to the sacrifices of the past--sure to delight fans of Debbie Macomber, Kristin Hannah, and Elin Hilderbrand.
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Love and family. War and secrets. Betrayal and redemption.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs returns with a deeply emotional and atmospheric story that spans oceans and decades, from the present-day Delaware shore to the battlefields of WWII France.
Widowed by an unspeakable tragedy, Camille Palmer has made her peace with the past and settled into the quiet safety of life with her teenage daughter Julie in a sleepy coastal town. Then the arrival of a mysterious package breaks open the door to her family's secret past. In uncovering a hidden history, Camille has no idea that she's embarking on an adventure that will utterly transform her.
Camille, Julie, and Camille's father return to the French town of his youth, sparking unexpected memories -- recollections that will lead them back to the dark days of the Second World War. And it is in the stunning Provencal countryside that they will uncover their family's surprising history.
While Provence offers answers about the past, it also holds the key to Camille's future. Along the way, she meets a former naval officer who stirs a passion deep within her -- a feeling that she thought she'd never experience again.
-Susan Wiggs seamlessly melds historical drama with contemporary romance, - raves Mary Kay Andrews. Now, this hugely popular author has created her biggest, most powerful story yet -- a beautiful and heartfelt novel that celebrates the bonds of family and pays homage to the sacrifices of the past.