Patti Callahan Henry

Where the River Runs Patti Callahan Henry

Meridy Dresden was once a free-spirited, fun-loving girl. All that changed when the boy she loved was killed in a tragic fire. Since then, she alone has carried the burden of a terrible secret. Years later, married to a wonderful man and mother of a teenage son, she is shocked to learn that a childhood friend is being blamed for that long-ago fire. Fearful but determined, Meridy returns to the South Carolina Lowcountry and summons the courage to make a decision that may destroy her well-ordered life, her family s reputation, her contented marriage, and everything she s worked so hard to protect... including her heart. Praise for Losing the Moon Patti Callahan Henry joins the ranks of Anne Rivers Siddons and Pat Conroy with this debut novel. Deborah Smith, New York Times Bestselling Author of Charming Grace Readers who enjoy the lyrical voices of Patricia Gaffney and Mary Alice Monroe will also be drawn to this talented newcomer. Booklist"