Multi-generational family saga: Offers a sweeping exploration of how the past shapes the present
Historical fiction with real historical context: Grounds the narrative in authentic New England history
Moving personal story: Delivers emotional depth through the experiences of a young protagonist
Award recognition: Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal and selected as a Best Book of the Year
Engrossing narrative: Keeps readers captivated with themes of love, loss, and legacy
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The daughter of an affluent Black family pieces together the connection between a childhood tragedy and a beloved heirloom in this moving novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake, a Read with Jenna Book Club Pick
When ten-year-old Ebby Freeman heard the gunshot, time stopped. And when she saw her brother, Baz, lying
