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Life in the banker's quiet town is shaken when a baseball crashes through Adam Barrington’s window, implicating a mischievous eight‑year‑old tomboy. As he wrestles with guilt, Adam must also navigate the growing bond between his household and Jane Southwick’s daughter, Billie. The mystery deepens as Billie’s mother’s identity is uncovered, adding emotional tension to the everyday struggles of neighborly life.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Susan Mallery
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