A man returns to his childhood home in a war-torn town to fulfill his father’s final wish. What begins as a journey of duty becomes a confrontation with buried secrets about his parents, his first love, and why he truly left.
Eleanor Vance is a critically acclaimed author known for her meticulously researched and emotionally resonant historical fiction. A former history professor, she left academia to pursue her passion for storytelling, believing that the most compelling narratives often lie hidden in the margins of official records. Her works are celebrated for their rich historical detail, complex female protagonists, and elegant prose.View all by Eleanor Vance