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Book SynopsisEarly one morning, Lidia Raven, mother of teenage twins, awakens to the sound of a sputtering airplane engine in the distance. After she and her girls miraculously survive the crash that destroys their home, they're taken in by Lidia's friend, Polly, a neighbor who lives alone on a sprawling estate. But Lidia has other problems. Her husband has left her for another man, she's lost her job, and she fears more bad news is on the way when she discovers a connection between her and Tina Calderara, the pilot who crashed into her home. In the months following the crash, Lidia plunges into a mystery that upends every aspect of her life, forcing her to rethink everything she thinks she knows.
Trade Review“A fusion of history, romance, and mystery, Moore’s ambitious debut dazzles. With sympathetic characters who come alive, and with threads of Byron and Earhart cleverly woven throughout the pages, Moore spins a bewitching tale of hope, tragedy, and family secrets.”
—Lori Nelson Spielman, author of
The Life List “In this compelling novel, Moore’s characters struggle with loss and change, and they find their way to fulfillment. A moving, well-told story.”
—Nan Fink Gefen, author of
Clear Lake: A Novel, publisher of Persimmon Tree, an online magazine of the arts
“Moore’s well-observed debut novel introduces us to Lidia Raven, a relatable heroine whose home, career, and marriage have all recently been shattered. Through her journey, we see possibilities for reinvention and the ever-surprising ways that friends and family shape our world.”
—Caitlin Leffel, editor and co-author of
The Best Things to Do in New York: 1001 Ideas, Flair, and The Meaning of HomeTable of Contents Contents
Running on Empty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The Ravens of Ravenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Fall Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Salvaging What Remains . . . . . . . . . .43
Thanksgiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Rebuilding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
The Best and Worst of Times . . . . . .103
Ringing in the New . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
That Old Gang of Mine . . . . . . . . . . .125
The Iron Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Friends and Lovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
What Lidia Learned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Storms on the Horizon . . . . . . . . . . .185
Changes! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203
Wedding Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219
Apples of the Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
End Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229
About the Author . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
