Lie Lay Lain
Lie Lay Lain by Bryn Greenwood is an illustrated edition published by Stairway Press on March 4, 2014. This novel explores the intertwined lives of two women, Jennifer and Olivia, as they navigate personal crises and moral dilemmas. Jennifer, seemingly on the path to success with a promising job and fiancé, is haunted by a fatal hit-and-run she witnesses, leading her to grapple with a promise made to the dying victim. Meanwhile, Olivia, feeling trapped in her responsibilities, tells a lie that unexpectedly complicates her life, drawing in a paramedic and forcing her to confront her own truths.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of honesty, responsibility, and the consequences of choices. As Jennifer’s struggle with her promise and Olivia’s attempts to manage her lie unfold, their lives begin to unravel in unexpected ways. The book presents a rich exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the impact of secrets. With 362 pages, this edition invites readers to reflect on the challenges faced by women in contemporary society.
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Jennifer has a great job and a go-getter fiancé. She’s on track for success, until she witnesses a fatal hit-and-run. Mistaking Jennifer for someone else, the dying victim extracts an impossible promise. Jennifer’s fiancé wants her to forget the whole incident, but when she closes her eyes, she can still see the bloody face of the woman who asked for her help. Olivia is in a rut. Burdened with caring for her brain-damaged brother and already feeling like a spinster at 27, she’s desperate to escape. In a moment of weakness, she tells a lie that draws an unsuspecting paramedic into her life. As she struggles to expiate the lie, a horrible act of violence will test her resolve to be honest. Where Jennifer’s promise and Olivia’s lie intersect, their lives begin to unravel.
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