Books Tell You Why, Inc.

An elegant first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to page edges in Near Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear. SIGNED and inscribed by author Mary Gordon directly on the flyleaf.

The Other Side is a compelling debut novel about a mother and daughter struggling to come to terms with the death of their father. Lena has never been close to her father and is struggling to deal with his death. For years she has been told that he died in a car accident, but she knows that is not true. Lena is determined to find out what happened to her father and to find out the truth about his death. She turns to her mother for help, but her mother is just as lost as Lena is. Together, they brave the dark secrets of their family and find hope and healing.

Gordon's writing is compelling and her characters are well-developed. The Other Side is an emotionally powerful novel that will keep readers engaged until the very end.; 8vo; Signed by Author.