Publication

2001 - Viking, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

72,250 words, Guess

Page Count

289 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100425184749
  • ISBN-100670899992
  • ISBN-139780425184745
  • ISBN-139780670899999
  • Goodreads214281', '2325823
and 4 more
  • LibraryThing387901
  • Library of Congress Control Number2001017743
  • Better World Books9780425184745
  • Open LibraryOL23246067M

Description

More than twenty years ago, a young American named Carolyn, originally from California, came to the Meredith family farm, marrying Robin Meredith and settling—never quite comfortably—into rural English life. Yet after her death, her grieving husband, who has long slept in a separate bedroom, wonders how well he really knew her. But Robin is not the only one left vulnerable; his brother, parents, and Judy, his daughter and Caro's step-daughter, are all thrown by the absence of the woman who had become a central figure in their lives. As they each struggle to cope with Caro's death, Judy's friend Zoe arrives from London and brings with her hope for a new beginning. All recognize that she is a catalyst for change. Zoe finds something compelling in the Meredith's strenuous, earthbound lifestyle—and in Robin....

Subjects

Genres

  • Fiction

Other Editions

  • Next of kinViking2001-01-01

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