by Lucy Foley
First published 2015
When famous ballerina Moira Darling passes away, her daughter Kate inherits a mysterious portrait that bears an uncanny resemblance to her. Grieving, Kate uncovers clues about her mother's secretive childhood, from an old journal to a priceless family heirloom. As Kate delves deeper, she must confront painful revelations that challenge everything she thought she knew about her lineage - and her own identity. This emotional family saga explores the power of legacy, the weight of buried secrets, and the enduring bond between mothers and daughters.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, mystery, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: identity, secrets
Setting: Corsica (France; island), Paris (France)
433 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperCollins UK