Riley MacPherson's older sister, Lisa, committed suicide when Riley was just 2 years old, leaving her family changed forever. Now Riley has returned to her father's home shortly after his death to settle his estate and check on her angry, mentally ill brother. She soon finds evidence that much of her life has been a lie when an acquaintance suggests Riley was adopted. Then she finds evidence that Lisa may have faked her death at age 17 to escape a murder charge. Riley sets out to find the truth, and her sister if she is indeed alive, uncovering more secrets than she could have imagined.
This is a good book showing how family secrets damage so many people, how war damages those who are called to fight, and how good intentions can lead to bad outcomes. This is the first Diane Chamberlain book I've read, but I definitely plan to read more by this wonderful author.