Amy Hassinger crée des récits qui plongent profondément dans la complexité des liens humains et les vies intérieures complexes de ses personnages. Ses romans sont réputés pour leurs observations perspicaces et leur prose riche, entraînant les lecteurs dans des histoires émotionnellement résonnantes. Par son travail, elle explore souvent les thèmes de l'identité, de la famille et de la recherche de sens dans des vies imprévisibles. Hassinger construit magistralement l'atmosphère et dépeint les personnages avec une profondeur remarquable, s'établissant comme une conteuse captivante.
Set in the picturesque Wisconsin northwoods, the story follows Rachel Clayborne, a new mother grappling with her identity. As she embarks on a challenging journey to reconnect with her past self, Rachel confronts the stark realities of her present life. This exploration of motherhood and self-discovery leads to a poignant confrontation with her current identity.
In 1896, a priest in southern France suddenly gained immense wealth. This much is historically true-but no one knows where the money came from. At his death, the priest's secret was buried with him. But there was a young woman-his housekeeper and lover, Marie Denarnaud-who may have known the truth. Marie Denarnaud is only a girl when the charismatic priest Berenger first captivates her. As a woman, she becomes his housekeeper and struggles with guilt over their illicit relationship. But as their affection deepens, Berenger grows secretive, and Marie has to learn why. What she discovers is a shocking secret that she becomes responsible for concealing.