Books like Pieces of the heart by Karen White
Caroline Collier, feeling the strain of an all‑consuming job as an accountant, seeks respite at her mother’s vacation home overlooking Lake Ophelia in the North Carolina mountains. The serene setting, however, does little to soothe the aching loss of her younger brother, who died when she was seventeen. Tension festered between Caroline and her overbearing mother adds complexity to their reunion. Amidst these strained dynamics, the arrival of a neighbor— the husband and daughter of a childhood friend—provides a gentle break from stark isolation, encouraging Caroline to confront her deepest fears and embrace a renewed sense of life.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Karen White
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