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Ten years after her teenage daughter Ellie vanished, Laurel Mack struggles to rebuild her life. When she meets a charming single father, Floyd, their connection deepens swiftly, and Laurel is introduced to Floyd’s children. The youngest, Poppy, bears an uncanny resemblance to Ellie, stirring memories and unresolved doubts. Laurel is driven to confront the mystery of her daughter’s disappearance, the police’s theory of a run‑away, and the secrets Floyd may be hiding. As questions resurface, the story explores the lingering pain of missing family members and the fragile nature of hope.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Lisa Jewell
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