by Deirdre Mask
First published 2020
A young woman stumbles upon a decades-old address book, its worn pages hinting at the stories of its former owners. As she delves into the lives connected by this humble object, she uncovers a tapestry of love, loss, and the power of community to heal. From a wartime romance to a mother's desperate search, each name reveals a compelling human drama, challenging the woman to confront her own past and find the courage to shape her future.
Genres: literary-fiction, mystery, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, past-present-connection
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
337 pages · Kindle Edition · Profile Books