Catherine Clarke defied her family’s expectations when she
married Gabriel, a handsome Lebanese businessman. After moving to
Gabriel’s homeland and welcoming a baby daughter, Catherine knew she had
to acclimate herself to the strange new world. Yet both her husband and
her surroundings became more volatile and threatening than she could
have ever imagined.When Gabriel forbids her to return to the States, Catherine devises a plan to deceive him, but she vastly underestimates how far he will go to punish her. And after her daughter, Ann Marie, is abducted and taken deep into the mountains of Beirut—protected by family, culture, and law—the only thing on Catherine’s side is the fierceness of a mother’s love. She’s prepared to move heaven and earth to find her child.
Told from alternating points of view—that of a daughter whose past is a mystery and of a mother with painful secrets to share—this profoundly moving story of impossible risks will resonate with anyone whose love has no boundaries.
As a mom, I am always fascinated with stories, true or fiction, that depict the love of a parent and how far they will go to protect their children. I find them inspiring because you truly never know when you may be faced with a situation that requires you to fight for the life of your most precious loved ones. Catherine Clarke did just that. My heart ached for her throughout this book. I found it very unique to see her story, while at the same time seeing her daughter Ann Marie in the present time. The story felt so real at times I thought I may have been reading a memoir. I applaud Dina Silver for creating such intricate characters and developing this beautiful novel. I will be on the lookout for other books by her very soon!
* I received this book from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review *
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