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Fiction Contemporary Women

The Tin Box

by (author) Holly Kennedy

Publisher
Tor/Forge
Initial publish date
Oct 2005
Category
Contemporary Women
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780765351043
    Publish Date
    Oct 2006
    List Price
    $9.99
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780765312440
    Publish Date
    Oct 2005
    List Price
    $31.95

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Description

Kenly Alister is a Grownup. Unlike those who sail through life taking what they want regardless of how their actions affect others, Kenly cleans up other people's messes, picks up the pieces, and is the one who others turn to for solace. As the child of an alcoholic, she weathered abuse and sadness and emerged from childhood determined to bring comfort and happiness to those she loves.

While in college she fell for Ross Lowen. Ross wasn't looking for someone to take care of him--he wanted a lover, a friend, and a partner. In Kenly he found not only all that but a woman whose capacity for love and kindness bowled him over.

The last fifteen years have been good to them and Kenly basks in the glow of a wonderful marriage. An as an extral bonus she revels in their son who, even in his most arrogant, adolescent moments, still has the ability to take Kenly's breath away.

This happy life is threatened when her dearest childhood friend dies and Kenly receives an old battered tin box, a relic of her childhood. Inside are the remnants of Kenly's past and a secret she has sheltered for decades. To reveal the secret means the destruction of her happy family--but can she continue to shoulder the weight of years of silence?

The Tin Box is an achingly beautiful novel of one woman's desire to save all that she loves while honoring the past that made her into the woman she is.

About the author

Born and raised in Canada, Holly Kennedy currently lives near the Rocky Mountains in Alberta with her family and their Newfoundland dog, Wallace. She is the author of four novels, and her books have been translated into multiple languages. When she’s not writing, you’ll typically find her reading, spending time with family, or (her not-so-secret obsession) watching true-crime shows like Dateline. To find out more, visit www.hollykennedy.com, or follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

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Editorial Reviews

The Tin Box is a very special novel by a spectacular new talent. Holly Kennedy writes with compassion and authenticity about the things that matter most."--Susan Wiggs, author ofTable for Five

The Tin Box is a rare jewel.”--Robyn Carr, author of Blue Skies

“I guarantee once you dive into the first pages of this novel, you will not be able to put it down.”--Linda Holeman, author ofThe Linneton The Tin Box
"The Tin Box is a very special novel by a spectacular new talent. Holly Kennedy writes with compassion and authenticity....""The Tin Box is a rare jewel. Tommy is a character that will stay in my heart forever....""I guarantee once you dive into the first pages of this novel, you will not be able to put it down."

The Tin Box is a very special novel by a spectacular new talent. Holly Kennedy writes with compassion and authenticity about the things that matter most."--Susan Wiggs, author ofTable for Five

The Tin Box is a rare jewel.”--Robyn Carr, author of Blue Skies

“I guarantee once you dive into the first pages of this novel, you will not be able to put it down.”--Linda Holeman, author ofThe Linneton The Tin Box
"The Tin Box is a very special novel by a spectacular new talent. Holly Kennedy writes with compassion and authenticity....""The Tin Box is a rare jewel. Tommy is a character that will stay in my heart forever....""I guarantee once you dive into the first pages of this novel, you will not be able to put it down."

The Tin Box is a very special novel by a spectacular new talent. Holly Kennedy writes with compassion and authenticity about the things that matter most."--Susan Wiggs, author ofTable for Five

The Tin Box is a rare jewel.”--Robyn Carr, author of Blue Skies

“I guarantee once you dive into the first pages of this novel, you will not be able to put it down.”--Linda Holeman, author ofThe Linneton The Tin Box
"The Tin Box is a very special novel by a spectacular new talent. Holly Kennedy writes with compassion and authenticity....""The Tin Box is a rare jewel. Tommy is a character that will stay in my heart forever....""I guarantee once you dive into the first pages of this novel, you will not be able to put it down."

The Tin Box is a very special novel by a spectacular new talent. Holly Kennedy writes with compassion and authenticity about the things that matter most."--Susan Wiggs, author ofTable for Five

The Tin Box is a rare jewel.”--Robyn Carr, author of Blue Skies

“I guarantee once you dive into the first pages of this novel, you will not be able to put it down.”--Linda Holeman, author ofThe Linneton The Tin Box
"The Tin Box is a very special novel by a spectacular new talent. Holly Kennedy writes with compassion and authenticity....""The Tin Box is a rare jewel. Tommy is a character that will stay in my heart forever....""I guarantee once you dive into the first pages of this novel, you will not be able to put it down."