A grieving widow finds a bloodstained painting that ties her to a 1940s murder, in a dual-timeline story of secrets, healing, and second chances.
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A grieving widow finds a bloodstained painting that ties her to a 1940s murder, in a dual-timeline story of secrets, healing, and second chances.
📅Releases December 1, 2026
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A stolen work of art and a murder connect two women across time in a thrilling and emotional novel about sisters, secrets, and healing the wounds of the past by the author of The Restoration Garden. To rebuild her life, grieving widow Maya Bishop moves to a cottage she inherited in the Pacific Northwest, next door to a charming new neighbor, Nick. She is looking to regain some peace. But one day Maya finds a painting with a bloodstained frame hidden in a linen chest. On the back of the canvas is...
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Sexual content
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Second-chance romance subplot with attraction; closed-door tone likely
Violence & gore
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Central murder mystery; bloodstained frame and past killing
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic elements
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonic content
Political content
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Light class and greed themes around a wealthy railroad baron’s estate
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Sister’s murder and house-of-secrets cruelty drive the historical plot
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