A maternal gothic tale of new motherhood and the torment of a centuries-old hauntingBefore the shadow appeared, Sofia thought mothering would be all sun-drenched light and white linen sheets, as seen advertised by the momfluencers of Instagram. In her gorgeous home anchored in a posh suburb, far removed from her origins, Sofia revels in her success.Motherhood seems like the natural next step, but when her husband travels for a work trip, leaving Sofia all a...

An Oprah Daily Spring 2023 Reading List PickZibby Media Award for 'Best Book For the Griever' 2023A Kirkus Best Book of 2023"...striking a deeply resonant chord for anyone who has experienced the obsessive self-searching that often accompanies a sudden loss." -- Oprah Daily"A gorgeous, grief-stricken remembrance... a wise reminder that we all...

A maternal gothic tale of new motherhood and the torment of a centuries-old hauntingBefore the shadow appeared, Sofia thought mothering would be all sun-drenched light and white linen sheets, as seen advertised by the momfluencers of Instagram. In her gorgeous home anchored in a posh suburb, far removed from her origins, Sofia revels in her success.Motherhood seems like the natural next step, but when her husband travels for a work trip, leaving Sofia all a...