First published 2025
When a high-profile breakup thrusts Ebby Freeman's family history into the spotlight, she flees to France to escape the media frenzy. But the past refuses to stay buried. As Ebby unravels the mystery surrounding her brother's long-unsolved murder and the ancient jar that shattered that fateful night, she must confront the secrets that have haunted her family for generations. In this gripping tale of loss, redemption, and the power of the past to shape the future, Ebby's journey leads her to the very heart of who she is.
Genres: literary-fiction, mystery, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: redemption, secrets
Setting: New England (United States), France
368 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books
Content warnings: murder