Penitence, (Hardcover)

"<p><b>For readers of Ann Patchett and Celeste Ng, <i>Penitence</i> is a poignant exploration of love and forgiveness. It's a suspenseful, addictive page-turner filled with literary insight that compels readers to consider whether the worst thing we've ever done is all that defines us.</b></p> <p><br></p><p>When a shocking murder occurs in the home of Angie and David Sheehan, their lives are shattered. Desperate to defend their family, they turn to small-town lawyer Martine Dumont for help, but Martine isn't just legal counsel--she's also the mother of Angie's first love, Julian, a now-successful New York City criminal defense attorney. As Julian and Angie confront their shared past and long-buried guilt from a tragic accident years ago, they must navigate their own culpability and the unresolved feelings between them.</p> <p><br></p><p>Spanning decades, from the ski slopes of rural Colorado to the streets of pre-9/11 New York City and back again, Kristin Koval's debut novel <i>Penitence</i> is an examination of the complexities of familial loyalty, the journey of redemption, and the profound experience of true forgiveness.</p>" <p></p>

• Penitence, (Hardcover)
• Author: Kristin Koval
• ISBN: 9781420524451
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2025-05-28
• Page Count: 562