The Beach Trees
The Beach Trees by Karen White, published by Penguin on May 3, 2011, is a novel that explores one woman’s journey into her family’s hidden past. In this 432-page story, Julie Holt, who works at an auction house in New York, encounters a struggling artist and single mother, Monica Guidry. As Julie learns about Monica’s Southern family and the secrets that have kept them apart, she also grapples with the emotional weight of inheriting an antique portrait and custody of Monica’s young son.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of family life and mystery as Julie travels to Biloxi, Mississippi, to introduce the boy to his relatives. The portrait, painted by her great-grandfather, serves as a key to unlocking a surprising family history. This edition includes a readers guide, enhancing the exploration of the novel’s intricate connections and the challenges faced by its characters. The book delves into the complexities of relationships and the impact of secrets, making it a thoughtful addition to the genres of fiction and women sleuths.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Tradd Street novels comes a story of one woman’s journey into a secret past—and a life she never expected on the ravaged coast of Biloxi, Mississippi….
Working at an auction house in New York, Julie Holt meets a struggling artist and single mother who reminds her very much of her missing younger sister. Monica Guidry paints a vivid picture of her Southern family through stories, but never says why or how she lost contact with them. And she has another secret: a heart condition that will soon take her life.
Feeling as if she’s lost her sister a second time, Julie inherits from Monica an antique portrait—as well as custody of her young son. Taking him to Biloxi, Mississippi, to meet the family he’s never known, Julie discovers a connection of her own. The portrait, of an old Guidry relative, was done by her great-grandfather—and unlocks a surprising family history….
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