Picture 1 of 1

Stock photo

Secrets of Southern Girls by Harrigan, Haley - Picture 1 of 1

Secrets of Southern Girls : A Novel by Haley Harrigan (2017, Trade Paperback)

ThriftBooks (4167157)

99.3% positive feedback

Price:

$4.39

Free shipping

Estimated delivery Wed, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 8

Returns:

30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.

Condition:

Acceptable

Secrets of Southern Girls by Harrigan, Haley Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less

About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherSourcebooks, Incorporated

ISBN-101492647551

ISBN-139781492647553

eBay Product ID (ePID)229432291

Product Key Features

Book TitleSecrets of Southern Girls : a Novel

Number of Pages400 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2017

TopicContemporary Women, Small Town & Rural, Coming of Age, Mystery & Detective / General

GenreFiction

AuthorHaley Harrigan

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight14.3 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2016-053905

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"Harrigan is a great prose stylist who knows how to sustain the tension and tone required of a Southern Gothic novel. Her writing is evocative and atmospheric, whether the action takes place under the bright lights of Manhattan or in Mississippi's weedy heat. " - ForeWord

Dewey Decimal813/.6

Synopsis"Harrigan's novel, part mystery and part coming-of-age, explores the process of healing from tragedies and misunderstandings."-- Publishers Weekly An atmospheric novel about a young woman who uncovers devastating secrets that will resurrect the people she lost and the lies she buried--a suspenseful spin on the tender Southern novel. Ten years ago, Julie Portland accidentally killed her best friend, Reba. What's worse is she got away with it. Consumed by guilt, she left the small town of Lawrence Mill, Mississippi, and swore nothing would ever drag her back. Now, raising her daughter and struggling to make ends meet, Julie still can't forget the ghost of a girl with golden hair and a dangerous secret. When August, Reba's first love, begs Julie to come home to find the diary that Reba kept all those years ago, Julie's past comes creeping back to haunt her. That diary could expose the shameful memories Julie has been running from, but it could also unearth the truths that Reba left buried...and reveal that Julie isn't the only one who feels responsible for Reba's death. A Southern mystery perfect for fans of Diane Chamberlain and Ellen Marie Wiseman, Secrets of Southern Girls , is a thriller that delivers suspense, romance, and healing. "Harrigan is a great prose stylist who knows how to sustain the tension and tone required of a Southern Gothic novel."-- ForeWord, "Harrigan's novel, part mystery and part coming-of-age, explores the process of healing from tragedies and misunderstandings."-- Publishers Weekly A tender, yet thrilling suspense novel about a young woman who uncovers devastating secrets that will resurrect the people she lost and the lies she buried - perfect for fans of Diane Chamberlain and Ellen Marie Wiseman Ten years ago, Julie Portland accidentally killed her best friend, Reba. What's worse is she got away with it. Consumed by guilt, she left the small town of Lawrence Mill, Mississippi, and swore nothing would ever drag her back. Now, raising her daughter and struggling to make ends meet in Manhattan, Julie still can't forget the ghost of a girl with golden hair and a dangerous secret. When August, Reba's first love, begs Julie to come home to find the diary that Reba kept all those years ago, Julie's past comes creeping back to haunt her. That diary could expose the shameful memories Julie has been running from, but it could also unearth the hidden truths that Reba left buried...and reveal that Julie isn't the only one who feels responsible for Reba's death., Secrets of Southern Girls is an evocative Southern Gothic mystery, blending suspense, memory, and redemption into a spellbinding story--perfect for fans of Diane Chamberlain, Ellen Marie Wiseman, and atmospheric women's fiction. Some secrets haunt you for a lifetime. Some are your only chance at forgiveness. Julie Portland thought leaving Lawrence Mill, Mississippi meant an escape. An escape from the guilt over her best friend Reba's death, and from the secret she's carried ever since. Now a struggling single mother in New York, Julie still can't forget the ghost of a girl with golden hair. When August, Reba's first love, begs Julie to return home and recover Reba's long-lost diary, painful memories resurface. The diary threatens to unravel the fragile peace Julie has built, exposing the truth behind a tragedy that changed them all. With immersive, lyrical writing and a deep sense of place, Secrets of Southern Girls takes readers on a journey through family secrets and the courage it takes to seek forgiveness. Praise for Secrets of Southern Girls: "Harrigan's novel, part mystery and part coming-of-age, explores the process of healing from tragedies and misunderstandings."--Publishers Weekly "Harrigan is a great prose stylist who knows how to sustain the tension and tone required of a Southern Gothic novel."--ForeWord, Ten years ago, Julie Portland accidentally killed her best friend, Reba. What's worse is she got away with it. Consumed by guilt, she left the small town of Lawrence Mill, Mississippi, and swore nothing would ever drag her back. Now, raising her daughter and struggling to make ends meet in Manhattan, Julie still can't forget the ghost of a girl with golden hair and a dangerous secret. When August, Reba's first love, begs Julie to come home to find the diary that Reba kept all those years ago, Julie's past comes creeping back to haunt her. That diary could expose the shameful memories Julie has been running from, but it could also unearth the hidden truths that Reba left buried...and reveal that Julie isn't the only one who feels responsible for Reba's death., Ten years ago, Julie Portland accidentally killed her best friend, Reba. What's worse is she got away with it. Consumed by guilt, she left the small town of Lawrence Mill, Mississippi, and swore nothing would ever drag her back. Now, raising her daughter and struggling to make ends meet in Manhattan, Julie still can't forget the ghost of a girl with golden hair and a dangerous secret.When August, Reba's first love, begs Julie to come home to find the diary that Reba kept all those years ago, Julie's past comes creeping back to haunt her. That diary could expose the shameful memories Julie has been running from, but it could also unearth the hidden truths that Reba left buried...and reveal that Julie isn't the only one who feels responsible for Reba's death.

LC Classification NumberPS3608.A78145S43