The Guilty One
The Guilty One by Sophie Littlefield, published by Simon and Schuster on August 11, 2015, is a psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of tragedy. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers around Maris, whose life is irrevocably altered when her daughter is found murdered, allegedly by her boyfriend. As her marriage deteriorates, Maris receives a call from Ron, the father of the accused, who is contemplating suicide. This pivotal moment forces Maris to confront her own desires and the consequences of her choices.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of themes such as family life, marriage, and the psychological toll of grief and guilt. The story examines Maris’s journey as she navigates her shattered existence and the moral dilemmas presented by Ron’s desperate question. As she grapples with the concepts of retribution and forgiveness, Maris is faced with the opportunity to redefine her identity beyond the roles of wife and mother. The Guilty One invites readers to reflect on the resilience of the human spirit in the face of profound loss and the choices that shape our lives.
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From the award-winning author of The Missing Place—in which “Littlefield’s writing shines” (The Boston Globe)—another gripping exploration of the damage people can do to each other, and the resilience they find in themselves.
A man stands on the Golden Gate Bridge, poised to jump…if a woman on the other end of the phone tells him to.
Maris’s safe suburban world was shattered the day her daughter was found murdered, presumably at the hands of the young woman’s boyfriend. Her marriage crumbling, her routine shattered, Maris walks away from her pampered life as a Bay Area mom the day she receives a call from Ron, father of her daughter’s killer. Wracked with guilt over his son’s actions (and his own possible contribution to them), he asks Maris a single question: should he jump?
With a man’s life in her hands, Maris must decide, perhaps for the first time, what she truly wants. Retribution? Forgiveness? Or something more? Having lost everything, she’s finally free to recreate herself without the confining labels of “wife,” “mother,” or “mourner.” But will this shocking offer free her, or destroy her?
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