Description

A woman returns to her childhood home to settle an inheritance and finds that the past is far from quiet. As old family stories resurface and new tensions come to the surface, she must navigate shifting loyalties, unresolved grief, and the uneasy gap between what people say and what they mean. Blending sharp wit with emotional clarity, this novel explores the ways families manage secrets, the performance of “normal,” and the cost of keeping everything together. With Cecilia Rabess’s distinctive, character-driven style, the story builds toward a reckoning that feels both intimate and unsettling—leaving readers to question whether “fine” is a promise, a shield, or a lie.

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paperback

Simon & Schuster

Published Jan 1, 2023

336 pages

ISBN: 9781982187712

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First Published

2023

Language

eng

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