Amy Hassinger crea narrazioni che approfondiscono la complessità delle connessioni umane e le intricate vite interiori dei suoi personaggi. I suoi romanzi sono noti per le loro acute intuizioni e la loro ricca prosa, che attirano i lettori in storie emotivamente risonanti. Attraverso il suo lavoro, spesso esplora temi di identità, famiglia e la ricerca di significato in vite imprevedibili. Hassinger costruisce magistralmente l'atmosfera e ritrae i personaggi con notevole profondità, affermandosi come una narratrice avvincente.
Set in the picturesque Wisconsin northwoods, the story follows Rachel Clayborne, a new mother grappling with her identity. As she embarks on a challenging journey to reconnect with her past self, Rachel confronts the stark realities of her present life. This exploration of motherhood and self-discovery leads to a poignant confrontation with her current identity.
In 1896, a priest in southern France suddenly gained immense wealth. This much is historically true-but no one knows where the money came from. At his death, the priest's secret was buried with him. But there was a young woman-his housekeeper and lover, Marie Denarnaud-who may have known the truth. Marie Denarnaud is only a girl when the charismatic priest Berenger first captivates her. As a woman, she becomes his housekeeper and struggles with guilt over their illicit relationship. But as their affection deepens, Berenger grows secretive, and Marie has to learn why. What she discovers is a shocking secret that she becomes responsible for concealing.