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
Provençal 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.
