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For Ava Whalen, a new marriage and a move to St. Simons Island means a new beginning. But what she doesn’t realize is that her marriage will take her on an unexpected journey into the deep recesses of her past that will transform her forever…
For as long as she can remember, Ava Whalen... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Ava: Recently married young woman who finds out that her husband has neglected to tell her some important information. Upon moving to his house on St. Simons Island she is suddenly experiencing strange dreams and feelings.
- Pamela: The "lady of the house" from the 1800's. Married to Geoffrey and the local midwife.
- Matthew: Ava's husband and current owner of the Family Home. Practicing Psychologist.
- Georgina: Pamela's sister, who she has promised her mother to take care of and look after.
- Gloria: Ava's mother who deeply loves her but has kept a distance due to her fears of losing Ava.
- Mimi: Ava's grandmother (Gloria's mother) and the voice of reason and matriarch of Ava's family.
Quotes edit
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“Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing, and always come back again to where they were. The life of a man is a circle from childhood to childhood, and so it is in everything where power moves.”
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Setting & Locations edit
- St. Simon's Island, Georga: Where most of the story occurs and where Ava and Matthew live in a 200 year old house with a long history.
- Georgia
- Christ Church
- Gloria Antioch
- Cannon
- Brunswick
- Hampton River
- Cumberland
First Sentence edit
Storms bring the detritus of other people's lives into our own, a reminder that we are not alone, and of how truly insignificant we are.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Karen White (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
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Publication Date: June 5, 2012
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Page Count: 416
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Page Count: 416
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- Dewey: 813
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