The Apple Doesn't Fall Far - Bramwell, Mary Ellen

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Résumé :
Twelve years after the untimely death of her husband, Brea and her thirteen-year-old son, Noah, are hitting a rough patch. Noah is keeping secrets just like his dad did. Paul may have died a hero, but did he leave another legacy behind? When Brea discovers a series of instructions left behind by their kindly neighbor, it could be the opening to bring them together again. But will Noah's obsession with a mysterious old newspaper clipping about the Hero of Viborgne derail those efforts? Following instructions leads them on a trip to Europe to track down ancestors and search for answers in Viborgne. Once there, Brea and Noah are forced to confront the past to deal with the present as they grapple with what it really means to be a hero.

Biographie:
Mary Ellen Bramwell, an award-winning and best-selling author, has been writing short stories since she was ten. She is the mother of five and currently lives with her youngest son and her husband of over 35 years in the Mountain West. She enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, and playing games but is passionate about her family and alleviating the suffering of others....

Sommaire:
Some questions refuse to stay buried. Widowed young and left to raise her infant son alone, Brea built a quiet, stable life rooted in memory, routine, and an apple tree planted in honor of the husband she lost too soon. But when a violent storm damages the tree, Brea's carefully balanced world begins to crack. Her teenage son, Noah, is growing distant, pulling away in ways she doesn't understand. A final gift from a beloved family friend changes everything. A box of letters-meant to be opened slowly and with intention-awakens Noah's curiosity about the past and reveals a mystery tied to his family's history. As Noah becomes increasingly determined to uncover the truth behind a long-forgotten story stretching back to World War I, Brea is forced to confront her deepest fear-that the mistakes, secrets, and choices of previous generations may echo forward in ways she cannot control. Together, mother and son must navigate truth, trust, and the fragile line between protection and freedom-learning that understanding where you come from is sometimes the only way to decide who you want to become. The Apple Doesn't Fall Far is a reflective, emotionally rich continuation of The Apple of My Eye, exploring inheritance, identity, and the bonds that hold families together across generations. Ideal for readers who appreciate literary women's fiction with depth, heart, and quiet suspense....