Clea Shine has grown up tough because she had to. Her mother's drinking, her husband's philandering, and the poverty of her youth have hardened her. After one betrayal too many, she packs her kids into the car and drives home - to the clapboard house of the woman who raised her, Jerusha Lovemore. Clea and Jerusha have a bond beyond blood, a respect for the sacrifices they have made for one another, and something as deep and as powerful as love. Their relationship is tested as Clea delves into her past, searching through the wreckage of a troubled youth for clues as to why her happiness is so elusive. A storm is coming to this Mississippi town, and it will blow the roof from the house, exposing the secrets that have been kept from Clea her entire life.

About the Author
Carolyn Wall is a full-time freelance writer and lecturer. She lives with her husband in Oklahoma City.

Reviews
'Stunning ... Wall's talent and empathy are evident in this story of learning to forgive' Publisher's Weekly. * Publisher's Weekly *
'Poignant tale of guilt, forgiveness and fractured family bonds' Stylist. * Stylist *



Book Information
ISBN 9780857381996
Author Carolyn Wall
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Quercus Publishing
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 236g
Dimensions(mm) 200mm * 140mm * 23mm