One of the great love stories of modern times, Becoming Mrs. Lewis reveals the passionate, private lives of a beloved, world-renowned author, C.S. Lewis, and the brilliant, fiercely independent woman he called `my whole World'.
"When a woman stumbles across a mysterious children's book, long-held secrets about her missing sister and their childhood spent in the English countryside during World War II are revealed"--
Enjoying her loving family life and career successes, Kate Vaughn anticipates a marriage proposal from her boyfriend and realizes that she cannot move forward until she reconnects with a past love and the daughter they gave up for adoption years earlier
Catherine Leary's journey to Seaboro, South Carolina, is driven by her father's final wish to scatter his ashes in a town tied to her family's painful history. As she confronts the tragedy that led to their departure, she embarks on a heartfelt quest for love, forgiveness, and self-discovery, revealing the possibility of renewal and a fresh start.
The story revolves around three sisters, exploring their complex relationships filled with love and rivalry. Set against the backdrop of a transformative summer, the narrative delves into how pivotal events shape their lives and strengthen their bonds. Through rich character development, the novel captures the essence of sisterhood and the impact of shared experiences.
The narrative weaves together the lives of two women from different cultures, highlighting the enduring nature of love across distances. Through their interconnected stories, the novel delves into themes of resilience, connection, and the profound impact of relationships, showcasing how love can transcend time and geography.
The women who spent their childhood summers in a small southern town discover it harbors secrets as lush as the marshes that surround it... Bonny Blankenship’s most treasured memories are of idyllic summers spent in Watersend, South Carolina, with her best friend, Lainey McKay. Amid the sand dunes and oak trees draped with Spanish moss, they swam and wished for happy-ever-afters, then escaped to the local bookshop to read and whisper in the glorious cool silence. Until the night that changed everything, the night that Lainey’s mother disappeared. Now, in her early fifties, Bonny is desperate to clear her head after a tragic mistake threatens her career as an emergency room doctor, and her marriage crumbles around her. With her troubled teenage daughter, Piper, in tow, she goes back to the beloved river house, where she is soon joined by Lainey and her two young children. During lazy summer days and magical nights, they reunite with bookshop owner Mimi, who is tangled with the past and its mysteries. As the three women cling to a fragile peace, buried secrets and long ago loves return like the tide. READERS GUIDE INSIDE
Exploring themes of trust and storytelling, this novel by bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry delves into the complexities of relationships and the narratives that shape our lives. The characters navigate their intertwined histories, revealing how the stories we share can both connect and divide us. As they confront their truths, the book invites readers to reflect on the significance of trust in personal connections and the impact of the stories we choose to tell.
Set in the picturesque Lowcountry of South Carolina, the story unfolds as a tragedy brings together two women, compelling them to confront the haunting secrets of their pasts. Through their journey, themes of resilience and the power of connection emerge, as they navigate their intertwined fates and the emotional landscapes shaped by their experiences.
In this vibrant debut novel from New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry, a happy wife and mother’s life is upended by the return of her first love. Like most mothers, Amy Reynolds has anticipated the moment when her son brings home his first serious girlfriend. But she’s shocked to meet the girl’s father. Nick Lowry was the college boyfriend who captivated her heart and soul and then, without a word of explanation or warning, disappeared. She still wonders what took him away from her. Amy’s marriage is satisfying, her teenage children thriving. She loves her beautifully restored home and her work teaching at the local college. She has long since buried her memories of Nick. But now that he is back in her life, she can’t help recalling the beach where they pledged their destinies together twenty years ago. She can’t help missing the young woman she was then, full of passion and promise. And she can’t help being tempted by the life she might have lived...might still live—even though making that choice would betray all she holds dear.