Widowed by an unspeakable tragedy, Camille Adams has made her peace with the past and settled into the quiet safety of life with her teenage daughter, Julie, in a sleepy coastal town. Then the arrival of a mysterious package breaks open the door to her family’s secret past, prompting Camille, Julie, and Camille’s father to return to the French town of his youth. The stunning Provençal countryside sparks unexpected memories—recollections that will lead them back to the dark days of World War II, to uncover their family’s surprising history. While Provence offers answers about the past, it also holds the key to Camille’s future. Along the way, she meets a former naval officer who stirs a passion deep within her—a feeling that she thought she’d never experience again. This beautiful and heartfelt novel celebrates the bonds of family and pays homage to the sacrifices of the past.
