Helen Ames is a popular writer living in Chicago. The sudden death of her husband has left her unmoored and she relies increasingly on her daughter to get her through daily life. News that her husband withdrew a large chunk of their retirement money has put Helen on a quest to find out what happened. Berg writes a beautiful and graceful novel of one woman’s journey of self-discovery and healing.
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