Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
CHAPTER 8
CHAPTER 9
CHAPTER 10
CHAPTER 11
CHAPTER 12
CHAPTER 13
CHAPTER 14
CHAPTER 15
CHAPTER 16
CHAPTER 17
CHAPTER 18
CHAPTER 19
CHAPTER 20
CHAPTER 21
CHAPTER 22
CHAPTER 23
CHAPTER 24
CHAPTER 25
Praise for the Novels of Karen White
“The enduring ties between two estranged sisters drive the darkly engaging latest from White…. Careful plotting, richly flawed characters, and a surprising conclusion mark this absorbing melodrama. ”
“In this moving novel, White explores the bond between sisters, the link between artistic genius and mental illness, and the keen hold a place can have on a person. She vividly describes the Lowcountry and the pull of the sea. A chilling revelation, a love story, and a bittersweet ending add to this gripping tale. ”
“This story is as rich as its South Carolina Lowcountry setting and filled with sympathetic, endearing characters that resonate. It’s an engaging, deeply moving story. ”
“Beautifully written and as lyrical as the tides.
—Susan Crandall, author of
“Karen White delivers a powerfully emotional blend of family secrets, Lowcountry lore, and love in
“White creates a heartfelt story full of vibrant characters and emotion that leaves the reader satisfied yet hungry for more from this talented author. ”
“A can’t-put-it-down book by Georgia novelist Karen White. ”
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“One of those stories where you savor every single word ... a perfect 10. ”
—Romance Reviews Today
“Another one of Karen White’s emotional books! A joy to read!”
—The Best Reviews
“Heartwarming and intense ... a tale that resonates with the meaning of unconditional love. ”
“A terrific, insightful character study. ”
“[White’s] prose is lyrical, and she weaves in elements of mysticism and romance without being heavy-handed.
An accomplished novel . . . ”“A story as rich as a coastal summer ... dark secrets, heartache, a magnificent South Carolina setting, and a great love story. ”
“As lush as the Lowcountry, where the characters’ wounded souls come home to mend in unexpected and magical ways. ”
—Patti Callahan Henry, author of
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“The fresh voice of Karen White intrigues and delights. ”
—Sandra Chastain, contributor to
“Warmly Southern and deeply moving. ”—Deborah Smith
“Karen White writes with passion and poignancy. ”
—Deb Stover, award-winning author of
“[A] sweet book…highly recommended. ”
“Karen White is one author you won’t forget. . . . This is a masterpiece in the study of relationships. Brava!”—Reader to Reader Reviews