The New York Times bestselling author of the Tradd Street novels explores a Southern family’s buried history, which will change the life of the woman who unearths it, secret by shattering secret. Two years after the death of her husband, Merritt Heyward receives unexpected news—Cal’s family home in Beaufort, South Carolina, bequeathed by his reclusive grandmother, now belongs to Merritt. In … belongs to Merritt.
In Beaufort, the secrets of Cal’s unspoken-of past reside among the pluff mud and jasmine of the ancestral Heyward home on the Bluff. This unknown legacy, now Merritt’s, will change and define her as she navigates her new life—a life complicated by the arrival of her too young stepmother and ten-year-old half brother.
Soon, in this house of strangers, Merritt is forced into unraveling the Heyward family past as she faces her own fears and finds the healing she needs in the salt air of the Lowcountry.
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5 Stars Heartbreaking & Beautiful! This story of two women who start out with a tenuous family connection and then become friends so touched my heart. First there’s Merritt, who has allowed bitterness and fear to close off her heart. But the new people who push their way into her life change her forever. By the end she has known two mothers who sacrifice all for their children, a compassionate, gentle man who did not let the anger in his home poison him, and a remarkable little boy who should be based on a real life kid. Then there’s unforgettable, big-hearted Loralee, who faces the dark parts of life in makeup, high heels & lipstick and thinks of others first—no matter what she’s experiencing. She reminded me of a dear real-life sister/friend who faced similar situations the same way & also changed me. Yes, I used many tissues while reading this story. Loved this book!
I really enjoyed this one. Good characters, touching story.
I love all her books.
Interesting plot. Would recommend.
Another winner from this author! All the twists and turns kept me reading far too long.
Lots of twists and turns. Good book.
This is the best book I’ve read in a long time. Engrossing plot that covers two families over 3 generations. Demonstrates the power of lies and violence to destroy families. Lots of intrigue , hope and healing of the human heart. Don’t miss this uplifting and inspiring book. Won’t be able to put it down as it slowly draws you into story.
Love this author!
Good characters. Well written.
Thoroughly captivating book. I highly recommend it.
I have read all of Karen’s book & have loved everyone. I found this book while there was sad at times it had a wonderful ending.
All in all I enjoyed The Sound of Glass. I just have a problem with characters that have a lot of baggage and love one who put up with them. Especially a romantic interest. Other than that, I thought the book was well written.
Loved this book! I could not put it down.
This was a terrific read. I could not put it down. She is one of my favorite authors and never disappoints. The characters are always so interesting too.
This book left me hanging. No proper ending.
Interesting plot…good basic storyline…great characters….a very pleasant read.
I really enjoyed this book. It flipped back and forth between the present and the past to explain the relationships. The characters were very well drawn. The story reeled me in. It surprised me at the end.
The writing is beautiful in this book and the characters are well drawn, complicated and intriguing. The plot is deep with a sense of history and mystery. Some surprises too.
It read a little slow. I really like Karen white books but this isn’t her bes.
just excellent