The gorgeous and poignant debut novel for fans of Anne Tyler and Claire Lombardo. LONGLISTED for the 2025 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award Glimmers with fine writing and notes of human insight Ann NapolitanoA page turner . . . honest, funny and deeply empathic Charmaine WilkersonDeeply moving HeatThis dramatic tragicomedy takes us right into the head of each character Daily MailPoignant and thoughtprovoking CultureflyWill make you laugh and moments later choke you up . . . impressively executed GlamourSuch a fascinating portrayal of secrets, deceit, the complicated nature of family relationships and societal expectations. I will be recommending this book to everybody I know! Reader Review When Morgan and Benji surprise their families with a wedding invitation to Maine, theyre aware their relationship will come as a shock.Twelve years have passed since the loss of sixteenyearold Alice Weil, Benjis sister and Morgans best friend. No one is quite the same. As the headstrong young couple brings the two families together for the first time since the funeral, they wonder can old wounds truly be mended?When the guests descend upon the tranquil coastal town for the whirlwind nuptials, it soon becomes clear that these estranged families are not ready to move on. Rekindled old flames, new lovers and deep resentments abound. Even the bride harbours delicate secrets about her friends death that threaten the happiness she has worked so hard for.Will the fragile peace the...
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The gorgeous and poignant debut novel for fans of Anne Tyler and Claire Lombardo. LONGLISTED for the 2025 Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award Glimmers with fine writing and notes of human insight Ann NapolitanoA page turner . . . honest, funny and deeply empathic Charmaine WilkersonDeeply moving HeatThis dramatic tragicomedy takes us right into the head of each character Daily MailPoignant and thoughtprovoking CultureflyWill make you laugh and moments later choke you up . . . impressively executed GlamourSuch a fascinating portrayal of secrets, deceit, the complicated nature of family relationships and societal expectations. I will be recommending this book to everybody I know! Reader Review When Morgan and Benji surprise their families with a wedding invitation to Maine, theyre aware their relationship will come as a shock.Twelve years have passed since the loss of sixteenyearold Alice Weil, Benjis sister and Morgans best friend. No one is quite the same. As the headstrong young couple brings the two families together for the first time since the funeral, they wonder can old wounds truly be mended?When the guests descend upon the tranquil coastal town for the whirlwind nuptials, it soon becomes clear that these estranged families are not ready to move on. Rekindled old flames, new lovers and deep resentments abound. Even the bride harbours delicate secrets about her friends death that threaten the happiness she has worked so hard for.Will the fragile peace the...
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