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Her desperate decision during World War II changed everything. Now, 70 years later, her secret is unraveling.

At ninety years old, Audrey Thorpe still lives in a historic mansion on palm-tree-lined Victory Drive, determined to retain her independence. But when her health begins to fade, her family hires a part-time caretaker, Laurel. The two women seem to bond—until Audrey disappears. Unbeknownst to Laurel, Audrey has harbored a secret for 70 years, since her time as a nurse in the South Pacific during World War II. As the story moves between the verdant jungles of the war-torn Philippines and the glitter of modern-day Savannah, friendships new and old are tested. Along the way, Audrey grapples with one of life’s heart-wrenching truths: You can only outrun your secrets for so long.

"A taut and lyrical literary thriller that I found difficult to put down...Heather Bell Adams is a truly gifted novelist." --Silas House, author of Southernmost

"A plot-perfect page turner … Adams has hit the sweet spot, mastering a literary tone with commercial pacing. If you’re looking for the next screen-worthy winner and a book club bullseye, this is your story." --Julie Cantrell, bestselling author of Perennials

"A riveting and intimate novel about singular friendships, courage, sacrifice, and the remarkable lives of the Greatest Generation." --Foreword Reviews

"A profoundly affecting story … with a storyline at once poignant and stirring, characters drawn with such intensity and plausibility that they seem like folks we know, and a prose style so effortless that it belies its quiet, seamless power … Do not miss this novel, a fountain of tenderness and wisdom." --The Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star

"Gentle, nostalgic, and told with great heart … A charming, sumptuous read." --Susan Bernhard, author of Winter Loon

"Telling a story from the heart is Heather Bell Adams’ specialty … Will grab the reader from the first page." --Kimberly Brock, author of The River Witch

Heather Bell Adams is the award-winning author of Maranatha Road. Her short stories and scholarship have appeared in numerous literary magazines and reviews. A native of Hendersonville, North Carolina, she currently is an attorney living in Raleigh.