A family drama set among the inspiring landscapes of Florida—about secrets of the past, forgotten memories, and the boundless power of parental love.
Lonnie Mae lives in Washington and works as an illustrator, drawing birds at the Smithsonian Institution. Her mother’s illness forces her to return home for a short time—to the swampy lands of North Florida, the place where she grew up and from which she has always wanted to escape. Twenty-five years ago, her father died here. Some whispered it was suicide; others said it was an accident. Lonnie still hasn’t admitted to herself how terrifying the truth might be—but now she decides to find it.