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Lynn Austin weaves a heartfelt narrative that spans three generations of women—Kathleen, Eleanor, and Fiona—each of whom left home in search of a fresh start and a chance to escape their family's past. The novel explores themes of family secrets, forgiveness, and the hope for reconciliation, illustrating how the bonds between mothers and daughters and the legacy of grandmothers shape personal identity. Through the intertwined lives of Kathleen, Eleanor, and Fiona, readers experience the generational conflict that drives each character toward healing and the possibility of reconciling their shared history.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Multigenerational Fiction
Authors: Lynn N. Austin
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