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Marilyn Connolly and David Sorenson fell in love in the 1970s, and over forty years later their bond is still the magnetic center of their ever-growing family. They raised four daughters — Wendy, Violet, Liza, and Grace — each carving out her own life, marked by ambition, heartache, and secrets.
By 2016, the Sorenson daughters are at various crossroads: Wendy is a widow struggling with loss and identity; Violet is balancing motherhood, perfectionism, and the guilt of a past she’s kept hidden; Liza is a newly tenured professor wrestling with unexpected pregnancy and complex relationships; Grace — the youngest — lives far away, hiding a lie about her life.
The turning point comes with Jonah, a teenage boy who was given up for adoption by one of the sisters years ago. His re-entrance into the family acts like a crack in the foundation, forcing each member to reckon with what they’ve withheld, what they regret, and what they hope for. Through alternating timelines and multiple perspectives, the novel charts family tensions and resilience, showing both the cracks and the beautiful moments of love, loyalty, and the hard work it takes to stay connected.
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