About the book
Early on the morning of her eleventh birthday, on the beach beside her North Carolina home, Daria Cato receives an unbelievable gift from the seaan abandoned newborn baby. When the infant’s identity cannot be uncovered, she is adopted by Daria’s loving family. But her silent secrets continue to haunt Daria.
Now, twenty years later, Shelly has grown into an unusual, ethereal young woman whom Daria continues to protect. But when Rory Taylor, a friend from Daria’s childhood and now a television producer, returns at Shelly’s request to do a story about the circumstances surrounding her birth, something precarious shifts in the small town of Kill Devil Hills.
The more questions Rory asks, the more unsettled the tiny community becomes, as closely guarded secrets and the sins of that long-ago summer begin to surface. Piece by piece, the mystery of summer’s child is being exposed, a mystery that no one involvednot Shelly, Daria, not even Roryis prepared to face.
Editions of SUMMER'S CHILD
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780778328414
- EBook
- ISBN 9781459248120
Read an Excerpt
Early on the morning of her eleventh birthday, on the beach beside her North Carolina home, Daria Cato receives an unbelievable gift from the seaan abandoned newborn baby. When the infant’s identity cannot be uncovered, she is adopted by Daria’s loving family. But her silent secrets continue to haunt Daria.
Now, twenty years later, Shelly has grown into an unusual, ethereal young woman whom Daria continues to protect. But when Rory Taylor, a friend from Daria’s childhood and now a television producer, returns at Shelly’s request to do a story about the circumstances surrounding her birth, something precarious shifts in the small town of Kill Devil Hills.
The more questions Rory asks, the more unsettled the tiny community becomes, as closely guarded secrets and the sins of that long-ago summer begin to surface. Piece by piece, the mystery of summer’s child is being exposed, a mystery that no one involvednot Shelly, Daria, not even Roryis prepared to face.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SUMMER'S CHILD about?
Early on the morning of her eleventh birthday, on the beach beside her North Carolina home, Daria Cato receives an unbelievable gift from the seaan abandoned newborn baby. When the infant’s identity cannot be uncovered, she is adopted by Daria’s loving family. But her silent secrets continue to haunt Daria.
Now, twenty years later, Shelly has grown into an unusual, ethereal young woman whom Daria continues to protect. But when Rory Taylor, a friend from Daria’s childhood and now a television producer, returns at Shelly’s request to do a story about the circumstances surrounding her birth, something precarious shifts in the small town of Kill Devil Hills.
The more questions Rory asks, the more unsettled the tiny community becomes, as closely guarded secrets and the sins of that long-ago summer begin to surface. Piece by piece, the mystery of summer’s child is being exposed, a mystery that no one involvednot Shelly, Daria, not even Roryis prepared to face.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in SUMMER'S CHILD?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of SUMMER'S CHILD?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780778328414
Who is/are the Author/s of the book SUMMER'S CHILD?
Diane Chamberlain
Who is the Publisher of the book SUMMER'S CHILD?
MIRA Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
SUMMER'S CHILD is available as paperback(ISBN 9780778328414) and ebook(ISBN 9781459248120)
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