First published 2020
When Francis Gleeson, a rookie NYPD cop, moves in next door to the Stanhopes, his new neighbors' troubled daughter, Lena, catches the eye of his son, Peter. As the families' lives intertwine over the years, a tragic accident sets off a chain of events that will haunt them all. Spanning five decades, this poignant novel explores the power of forgiveness, the bonds of family, and the courage to confront the past.
Genres: literary-fiction, contemporary, relationships, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: New York
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
400 pages · Paperback · Scribner