A Long Time Gone
A Long Time Gone by Karen White is a reprint edition published by Penguin on April 7, 2015. This 448-page novel is presented in English and delves into the life of Vivien Walker, who returns to her Mississippi Delta home after nine years, seeking solace from a broken marriage and lost dreams of motherhood. Instead of finding peace with her grandmother, Vivien takes on the unexpected role of caretaker, which complicates her journey of self-discovery.
As Vivien navigates her family’s past, she confronts long-buried secrets that have shaped her lineage. The narrative intertwines themes of family life and mystery, as a violent storm uncovers the remains of a deceased woman near her home, prompting Vivien to explore the haunting history of her family. This exploration challenges her to break the cycle of loss that has affected generations, making her quest for truth both personal and profound. Readers will find a rich tapestry of southern gothic elements woven throughout the story, enhancing the emotional depth of Vivien’s journey.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Tradd Street novels comes an enthralling southern gothic saga about one woman’s quest for the truth…
When Vivien Walker left her home in the Mississippi Delta, she swore never to go back. But in the spring, nine years to the day since she’d left, Vivien returns, fleeing from a broken marriage and her lost dreams for children.
What she hopes to find is solace with her dear grandmother who raised her, a Walker woman with a knack for making everything all right. Instead Vivien is forced into the unexpected role of caretaker, challenging her personal quest to find the girl she once was. But things will change again in ways Vivien cannot imagine. A violent storm has revealed the remains of a long-dead woman buried near the Walker home, not far from the cypress swamp that is soon to give up its ghosts.
Vivien knows there is now only one way to rediscover herself—by uncovering the secrets of her family and breaking the cycle of loss that has haunted them for generations.
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