Gripping, intense, and profound…
Love, loss, and buried secrets take center stage in Kemanis’s intense narrative, as a young woman seeks the truth about her family’s past. Caty Robertson grows up surrounded by her father’s love and the mystery of her mother’s disappearance. Raised on the story of their passionate, mismatched romance in 1970s Berkeley, Caty idealizes her parents’ relationship. But when she reaches adulthood, unanswered questions push her to uncover shocking secrets about her mother’s departure. Set against the social upheaval of the 1970s, the story explores generational conflicts, especially between Lenore and her father, Marvin. Kemanis’s evocative prose and authentic dialogue enrich the emotional complexity of the narrative, blending moments of tenderness, humor, and heartbreak. Kemanis masterfully weaves emotional depth with nuanced character development, making Caty’s inner journey just as compelling as her relationships with others. The novel delves into themes of memory and perception, challenging readers to question the accuracy of personal narratives shaped by emotion.
A captivating, thought-provoking exploration of family secrets and the pursuit of truth.
ISBN 9781737847939
Pages 332
Year 202504
Format Trade Paper
Price $ 19.99
[…] “Gripping, intense, and profound… Evocative prose and authentic dialogue enrich the emotional complexity of the narrative, blending moments of tenderness, humor, and heartbreak. Kemanis masterfully weaves emotional depth with nuanced character development… A captivating, thought-provoking exploration of family secrets and the pursuit of truth.” — The Prairies Book Review […]