An emotionally gripping family drama from beloved New York Times bestseller Luanne RiceClare Burkes life took a devastating turn when she tried to protect her sister, Anne, from an abusive and controlling husband and ended up serving prison time for assault. The verdict largely hinged on Annes defense of her spouse—all lies—and the sisters have been estranged ever since. Nearly twenty years later, Clare is living a quiet life in Manhattan as an urban birder and nature blogger, when her niece, Grit, turns up on her doorstep.The two long for a relationship with each other, but theyll have to dig deep into their familys difficult past in order to build one. Together they face the wounds inflicted by Anne and find in their new connection a place of healing.
