We Were Mothers: A Novel
A brilliant, twisty novel about a missing woman, an unfaithful husband, and the dark secrets that will destroy two perfect families.
A scandalous revelation is about to devastate a picturesque town where the houses are immaculate and the neighborhoods are tightly knit. Devoted mother Cora O'Connell has found the journal of her friend Laurel's daughter--a beautiful college student who lives next door--revealing an illicit encounter. Hours later, Laurel makes a shattering discovery of her own: her daughter has vanished without a trace. Over the course of one weekend, the crises of two close families are about to trigger a chain reaction that will expose a far more disturbing web of secrets. Now everything is at stake as they're forced to confront the lies they have told in order to survive.
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The events that occur after Cora's discovery threaten the peace and tranquility of what is, from outside appearances, a quintessentially American neighborhood in a lovely town where everyone is acquainted and friendly. When Cora's daughter goes missing, the action moves at a frantic pace with shocking revelations. Author Katie Sise emphasizes that it is impossible to ever really know one's friends and neighbors because there can be dark, disturbing secrets hidden behind otherwise seemingly idyllic facades.
Ultimately, We Were Mothers is the story of two mothers, Cora and Laurel, dealing with and struggling to make sense of their own and others' secrets, lies, & betrayals all in the name of protecting their children. Because they are mothers, first and foremost. The story is soapy, extremely dramatic, surprising, and utterly engrossing. Because the action is nonstop, it can easily be devoured in one sitting.
Thanks to NetGalley for an Advance Reader's Copy of the book.
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