Madeleine L'Engle

From the National Book Award–winning author of A Wrinkle in Time, three poignant novels exploring the power of love, family, and secrets.

 

The Other Side of the Sun: In this atmospheric novel of suspense set in the turn-of-the-century South, a nineteen-year-old British newlywed must stay with her American husband's family on their South Carolina estate when he is called away on a diplomatic mission. She soon discovers her in-laws are not who they appear to be—as she stirs up dark secrets that were meant to remain buried.

 

A Live Coal in the Sea: After her teenage granddaughter poses a troubling question, Dr. Camilla Dickinson must confront the painful history she's long kept hidden as she relates a complex saga involving her beautiful, adulterous mother; her troubled son; and the difficult choices that have affected three generations.

 

"[A] haunting domestic drama." —Publishers Weekly

 

A Winter's Love: Emily Bowen's marriage is hanging by a thread after hardships befall her family. During their sabbatical in Switzerland, a man from her past returns, offering the affection she craves, and Emily must decide if she's willing to sacrifice the life she's built for an unseen future.

 

"A convincing story of mixed loyalties and divided affections." —Kirkus Reviews

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