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A propulsive novel that fundamentally questions what makes a “good” mother, with a heartrending portrayal of one woman’s quest to find her voice.

Ten years after an unspeakable tragedy caused Claire to flee her hometown in Delaware, she finally feels content. She has a quiet, tidy life in Wisconsin, a…

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This was an original, highly emotional but inspiring story of one woman's effort to cope with her past. I won't reveal much more, but I loved how the author built suspense, kept the narrative flowing, and reached an emotional climax. I don't often read women's fiction but this is one of the best I've read in years.

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