Whats Become of Her (Large Print)

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From National Book Award finalist Deb Caletti comes an emotionally riveting story of a woman falling for a man who may be hiding a dangerous secret--perfect for readers of Jodi Picoult and Kristin Hannah. Guilty people keep secrets. Isabelle Austen returns to her hometown on a small, isolated Pacific Northwest island to take over the family tourism business after the death of her mother, a disapproving parent and a hard woman to love. Feeling lost, Isabelle is also struggling with a recent divorce and wondering if shell ever come into her own. Then her life takes a surprising turn: The mysterious Henry North arrives on Parrish Island, steps off a seaplane, and changes Isabelles world forever. From the beginning, their relationship is heady and intense--then Isabelle learns of Henrys disturbing past, involving the death of a fiancee and the disappearance of a wife. Suddenly Isabelle is caught between love and suspicion, paranoia and passion, as she searches for the truth she may not want to find--and is swept into a dangerous game she may not survive. Praise for Whats Become of Her A darkly enchanting romance sinks into a thrilling cat-and-mouse game.--Kirkus Reviews Caletti elevates reader discomfort to the maximum in this nuanced suspense novel. . . . The plot builds to a surprising and well-developed conclusion.--Publishers Weekly (starred review) As Caletti combines literary fiction with suspense, she keeps readers guessing until the last page.--Booklist This is a lush, suspenseful read set in a sleepy seaside town, with both main characters using the locale (and each other) as a means to escape. Calettis strengths are all on display: the novel is carefully paced, the prose excellent, and the characters (and their ghosts and demons) are realistic and strikingly drawn. Each persons motivations and reliability as a narrator are weighed and considered over the course of the novel, with expectations upended and reevaluated constantly. The build to the climax is relentless, tense and satisfying.--RT Book Reviews This is a fast-paced read, with exceptional moments of suspense.--The Book Review Praise for the novels of Deb Caletti Striking . . . well-written, strongly characterized and emotionally complex fiction.--Kirkus Reviews (starred review), on Hes Gone Caletti once again combines interesting characters, pitch-perfect dialogue, and an intriguing plot to tell a deeply memorable story. Her latest is a thoughtful exploration of love and marriage and the power of family and friendship to help along the way.--Booklist, on The Secrets She Keeps