Na een vooraanstaande carrière van meer dan twintig jaar in de journalistiek maakte Anissa Gray de overstap naar fictie. Ze kanaliseert haar verhalende vaardigheden, aangescherpt in de veeleisende wereld van het nieuws, om de cruciale gebeurtenissen en ontmoetingen te onderzoeken die ons leven vormgeven. Haar werk kenmerkt zich door een diepgaand begrip van de menselijke natuur en een genuanceerde karakterportrettering, waarmee ze lezers meeslepende en tot nadenken stemmende verhalen biedt.
Rich in musicality, this story unfolds like a symphony, with octaves rising in harmony with the narrative. It explores profound truths that emerge through subtle, invisible rhythms, creating an immersive experience. Ann Napolitano weaves a tale that resonates deeply, inviting readers to engage with its emotional depth and lyrical quality.
"The Mothers meets An American Marriage in this dazzling debut novel about mothers and daughters, identity and family, and how the relationships that sustain you can also be the ones that consume you. The Butler family has had their share of trials, as sisters Althea, Viola, and Lillian can attest, but nothing prepared them for the literal trial that will upend their lives. Althea, the eldest sister and substitute matriarch, is a force to be reckoned with and her younger sisters have alternately appreciated and chafed at her strong will. They are as stunned as the rest of the small community when she and her husband Proctor are arrested, and in a heartbeat the family goes from one of the most respected in town to utter disgrace. The worst part is, not even her sisters are sure exactly what happened. As Althea awaits her fate, Lillian and Viola must come together in the house they grew up in to care for their sister's teenage daughters. What unfolds is a stunning portrait of the heart and core of an American family in a story that is as gripping as it is important."--Jacket flap