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Annie Black, a thriving interior‑light designer living in San Francisco with her husband and three children, discovers a photograph that rekindles memories of a night in London that altered her future. As she pieces together the events, the secrets of that evening—traffic accidents, a coma, and an indiscretion—begin to unravel the foundations of her life, challenging the happiness she has built. The story follows Annie’s struggle to confront her past while protecting her family.
The novel explores themes of memory, guilt, and the complexities of family, set against the backdrop of an accident that left a lasting impact on the characters involved.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Jan Ellison
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