Finding Isobel

Finding Isobel

Mary Behan

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Laurence Gate Press
Año de edición:
2024
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781734494365
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★★★★★ from Readers’ Favorite: 'Finding Isobel goes beyond a riveting, page-turning story to explore what it means to be a parent, a child, and the effects that secrets and decisions cause throughout lives.'Gold Medal Winner - Independent Publishers Book Award for Best Adult Fiction eBook 2024 A compelling story of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the enduring power of family. Isobel has always yearned to uncover the mystery surrounding her birth and why her adoptive parents have refused to share what they know with her. About to enter vet school, Isobel’s life takes an unexpected turn after the death of Maggie O’Connor, Isobel’s de facto grandmother. Fueled by the pain of rejection, and willing to sacrifice her college plans and a burgeoning relationship, Isobel embarks on a quest.Her search takes her from the tranquil landscapes of Wisconsin to the untamed beauty of New Zealand and ultimately to Bosnia, where she was born. Along the way, she encounters a diverse cast of characters, each with their own secrets and stories to share. Isobel discovers that the past holds far more than mere answers, setting her up for a future she could never have imagined.Read the companion book to 'Finding Isobel,' A Measured Thread, to learn the story behind how Isobel started her life-changing quest.

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