An expertly woven and richly satisfying work of historical fiction that will touch any reader who has experienced love, loss, tragedy, or the impact of family secrets. --Alyson Richman, bestselling author of The Lost Wife.
Gripped me from the first page and didn\'t let go.
Deftly weaving together past and present, herein lies a story that is at once poignant and thought-provoking, and as unpredictable as the human heart.
Intricate and beautifully written, The Pieces We Keep illuminates those moments when life asks us to reach beyond what we know and embrace what was once unthinkable.
Together they unravel a mystery dating back to World War II, and uncover old family secrets that still have the strength to wound--and perhaps, at last, to heal.
Desperate, she traces snippets of information unearthed in Jack\'s dreams, leading her to Sean Malloy, a struggling US Army veteran wounded in Afghanistan.
As Jack\'s fears continue to surface in recurring and violent nightmares, Audra hardly recognizes the introverted boy he has become.
Her seven-year-old son, Jack, seems apprehensive about flying--but it\'s just the beginning of an anxiety that grows to consume him.
Eager for a fresh start, Audra plans to leave Portland for a new job in Philadelphia.
Two years have done little to ease veterinarian Audra Hughes\'s grief over her husband\'s untimely death. . . --The Boston Globe In this richly emotional novel, Kristina Mcmorris evokes the depth of a mother\'s bond with her child, and the power of personal histories to echo through generations .
An expertly woven and richly satisfying work of historical fiction that will touch any reader who has experienced love, loss, tragedy, or the impact of family secrets