“There was the blue sky above her and all those many roses, the ones that gave off the scent of cloves in the rain and the ones that left a trace of lemon on your fingers, the ones that were the color of blood, and those that were as white as clouds. Each one was sweeter than the next and as red as gemstones.”
This novel delves into the lives of residents in a close-knit community, where a mysterious death leads to a series of investigations and revelations. The story intertwines personal conflicts with the broader implications of the town's secrets. more
Alice Hoffman is a renowned American contemporary novelist, born on March 16, 1952. Her works are known for their dreamlike narrative style and rich imagination, which have won her a large following among readers. more
“The silence depressed me. It wasn't the silence of silence. It was my own silence.”
“Science is the topography of ignorance.”