Award-winning author, Susan White's new book Fear of Drowning is an
epic family saga set against the backdrop of two world wars,
earthquakes, epidemics, prejudice, social injustice, greed and ambition.
In the summer of 1917 circumstances and societal expectations put in
motion a plan which causes a legacy of silence and deceit to filter down
through five generations of women. One of the perpetrators of that
deception, Lillianne McDonough is reaching the end of her life and feels
compelled to lift the dark shadows from the past. Gradually secrets and
lies are revealed, forgiveness and atonement are sought after and a
sense of hope and freedom is passed to the next generation.