Il profondo legame di Dede Montgomery con la terra e la sua curiosità per l'antico Oregon informano la sua scrittura. Si addentra nei complessi percorsi del perdono, della riconciliazione e della gratitudine, attingendo a esperienze personali e alla storia della regione. Le sue narrazioni esplorano le relazioni umane e le storie che hanno plasmato il paesaggio e i suoi abitanti. Il lavoro di Montgomery offre una profonda esplorazione del passato e della sua duratura risonanza nel presente.
The narrative weaves together memories and reflections on Dede Montgomery and her extraordinary mother, exploring how their lives were shaped by the unique circumstances and generational influences surrounding them. This intimate portrayal delves into the complexities of their relationship and the broader context of their experiences, offering a rich tapestry of personal and familial history.
Set against the backdrop of Astoria, Oregon, this collection of linked short stories weaves together the lives of familiar characters from a previous novel alongside new ones, all intertwined by a central murder mystery. The narrative explores themes of connection and community through the perspectives of an elderly mother and son, a police officer and their spouse, a childhood friend, a counselor, and a bystander, revealing how their lives intersect amidst the coastal setting and its haunting atmosphere.