Books like Too deep for tears by Kathryn Lynn Davis
"Too Deep for Tears" follows the lives of Charles Kittridge’s three daughters, who live in China, India, and Scotland and are unaware of one another. As the diplomat faces his final days, he entrusts his England‑born wife—and the rest of his family—with a unique request: bring his daughters together and help them discover their shared heritage and identities. The novel explores the emotional ties that bind family, the cultural differences that separate them, and the transformative journey of self‑discovery in the 19th century.
The story unites themes of fathers, husbands, wives, and daughters, interweaving the settings of China, India, and Scotland as characters navigate the challenges of a divided family and the unexpected bonds that form when they finally meet.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Kathryn Lynn Davis
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