Description

Anne Jewell, a schoolteacher and single mother, has learned to live with the weight of a traumatic past and the social consequences that follow her—quietly, carefully, and often alone. When she crosses paths with Sydnam Butler, a reclusive man whose own guarded life has kept him at a distance, their connection begins to challenge the stories they’ve been telling themselves. In a mature, emotionally resonant narrative, love doesn’t arrive as a cure-all; instead, it grows through hard-earned understanding, patience, and the courage to face what can’t be undone. Mary Balogh’s signature blend of intimate character depth and steady, believable transformation makes this a compelling exploration of healing, trust, and the enduring power of simply loving one another.

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hardcover

Doubleday Large Print

Published Jan 1, 2006

560 pages

ISBN: 9780739472811

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First Published

2005

Language

eng

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