After the Ocean
After the Ocean by Lauren E. Rico, published by Kensington Publishing Corp on December 24, 2024, is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and personal identity. This 288-page novel delves into the life of Emilia Oliveras, who, thirty years after her husband Paul vanished during their honeymoon in Puerto Rico, is drawn back to confront a painful past. Now a divorced music teacher, Emilia’s journey intertwines with her two daughters, Gracie and Meg, who are unaware of their mother’s hidden history.
Readers will find a narrative that addresses themes of intergenerational trauma and the complexities of family life. As Emilia returns to Puerto Rico following a mysterious call suggesting Paul may still be alive, her daughters embark on their own journey of discovery. Gracie, a successful attorney, and Meg, a talented pianist, grapple with their mother’s concealed identity and the implications it has on their lives. Together, they navigate a landscape filled with secrets and the quest for redemption, ultimately seeking to redefine their futures amidst the shadows of their shared past.
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How do you find your way back when you’ve left yourself behind?
A painful unsolved mystery resurfaces after decades of confusion, sending one woman and her daughters on a journey of redemption in this emotional story about intergenerational trauma, family, and the beauty of Puerto Rico for fans of Nina LaCour, Xochitl Gonzalez, Elizabeth Acevedo, Jodi Picoult, Celeste Ng, and Julia Alvarez.
Thirty years ago, musicians Emilia Oliveras and Paul Winstead were married in Puerto Rico. Forty-eight hours later, Paul vanished from their honeymoon cruise, leaving Emilia devastated—and the prime suspect in his disappearance. So, she ran for her life, leaving behind her love, her dreams, and her identity.
Today “Emily Oliver” is a divorced music teacher and mother of two daughters who know nothing about her past: Gracie, a talented attorney who excels in the courtroom but grapples with personal relationships, and Meg, a gifted concert pianist who wrestles with her ambition and purpose.
When a cryptic caller claims the unthinkable—that Paul is alive, Emily returns to Puerto Rico in search of the truth. What she doesn’t know is that her daughters aren’t far behind. Shocked to find their mother isn’t the woman they thought she was, Gracie and Meg wonder how much of their lives have been a lie.
As the paths of the three women intertwine, they are compelled to confront their pasts, reevaluate their relationships, and seek forgiveness. Together they embark on a quest to unravel the mystery of Paul’s disappearance and redefine their futures on their own terms, navigating a maze of family ties, secrets, and redemption.
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