First published 2002
Widowed Ava returns to the family lake house, seeking solace in the familiar. But the woods and waters hold secrets, and Ava's own haunting memories threaten to pull her under. As she confronts the past, Ava must decide whether to let go or risk drowning in her sorrow. In this lyrical, bittersweet tale, one woman's journey to heal becomes a meditation on loss, love, and the power of nature to both devastate and redeem.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: grief, healing, solace
Setting: Georgia
520 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Pr