“Nobody was ever replaced in life, no hole completely filled or loss totally healed. You didn't need a medical degree to know that the human body really wasn't stronger in the broken places. Like any bone, the cracks would always show if you looked hard enough.”
The novel follows a protagonist who, after years away, is drawn back to her family home by a crisis or a call for help. As she re-enters the familiar yet changed environment, she must navigate complex relationships with relatives, revisit painful memories, and uncover hidden truths that have shaped her family's dynamics. The narrative explores themes of forgiveness, healing, and the meaning of home, as the character struggles to reconcile her present life with her past. more
Lisa Scottoline, born on July 1, 1955, is an American author known for her legal-themed novels and strong female characters. more