Memphis, Tennessee, 1939
Twelve-year-old Rill Foss and her four younger siblings live a
magical life aboard their family’s Mississippi River shantyboat. But when their
father must rush their mother to the hospital one stormy night, Rill is left in
charge, until strangers arrive in force. Wrenched from all that is familiar and
thrown into a Tennessee Children’s Home Society orphanage, the Foss children
are assured that they will soon be returned to their parents - but they quickly
realize the dark truth…
Aiken, South Carolina, present day
Born into wealth and privilege, Avery Stafford seems to have it
all: a successful career, a handsome fiancé, and a lavish wedding on the horizon.
But when Avery returns home to help her father weather a health crisis, a
chance encounter leaves her with uncomfortable questions and compels her to
take a journey through her family’s long-hidden history, on a path that will
ultimately lead either to devastation or to redemption.
My review
I have never read any of Lisas books before but I will be looking
for them now! This book was stunning and I didn’t want to stop reading and I
didn’t want it to end. It is horrible to know that this was based around true
events as well. Never in a million years have I ever thought about this
happening. Lisa has obviously done her research and has provided a list of
resources at the end incase you want to do more for yourself.
I am struggling with words to describe this book. You just want to
keep reading and never stop.
I cannot say how much I enjoyed this book. So many vivid descriptions and
scenarios you can imagine yourself being a fly on the wall.
Just fantastic. One of my must reads for the year.
5 stars
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