Better To Have Loved - Emeline Rhys

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Résumé :
Determined to forge a path of self-discovery and seek the forgiveness she yearns for, she embarks on a journey that will lead her to the family she never knew she needed. UK, 1967. Julie Jensen is on the verge of a new chapter in her life. Fleeing from a rotten relationship, she sets her sights on a fresh start in a distant land. Though she's drawn to a captivating folk guitarist in England, their relationship is abruptly severed when she's whisked away for religious training in Spain. Fast forward to the late 90s in the US. Kirsten grew up without a father and feels a void within her soul. As she transitions from a curious girl to an inquisitive adult, she embarks on a relentless search for the men who were part of her beloved single mother's life. And following the right lead could take her straight to her father's doorstep... or down a rabbit hole of heartbreak. In the vibrant streets of San Francisco, Julie finds solace amidst the liberating spirit of the psychedelic era. Immersed in the world of free love and self-discovery, she embraces the sensuality and freedom that surrounds her. Meanwhile, as Kirsten delves deeper into church records and dusty phone books, desperately seeking the missing pieces of her identity, the harder it becomes for her to hold out any hope. Will these two women, each on their own journey of faith, find the answers that their hearts need? Better To Have Loved is a poignant women's fiction novel that weaves together the lives of two remarkable individuals. Filled with touching moments, unexpected twists, and inspired by true events, Emeline Rhys invites you to join this epic pilgrimage of the heart.

Sommaire:
Determined to forge a path of self-discovery and seek the forgiveness she yearns for, she embarks on a journey that will lead her to the family she never knew she needed. UK, 1967. Julie Jensen is on the verge of a new chapter in her life. Fleeing from a rotten relationship, she sets her sights on a fresh start in a distant land. Though she's drawn to a captivating folk guitarist in England, their relationship is abruptly severed when she's whisked away for religious training in Spain. Fast forward to the late 90s in the US. Kirsten grew up without a father and feels a void within her soul. As she transitions from a curious girl to an inquisitive adult, she embarks on a relentless search for the men who were part of her beloved single mother's life. And following the right lead could take her straight to her father's doorstep... or down a rabbit hole of heartbreak. In the vibrant streets of San Francisco, Julie finds solace amidst the liberating spirit of the psychedelic era. Immersed in the world of free love and self-discovery, she embraces the sensuality and freedom that surrounds her. Meanwhile, as Kirsten delves deeper into church records and dusty phone books, desperately seeking the missing pieces of her identity, the harder it becomes for her to hold out any hope. Will these two women, each on their own journey of faith, find the answers that their hearts need? Better To Have Loved is a poignant women's fiction novel that weaves together the lives of two remarkable individuals. Filled with touching moments, unexpected twists, and inspired by true events, Emeline Rhys invites you to join this epic pilgrimage of the heart....