A Bend of Light

Set in a quiet post-World War II coastal village in Maine, this novel follows Amie Stilwell as she returns home to rebuild her life after the war, confronting long-buried secrets and unexpected surprises. As she and her surrogate mother take in an unnamed, silent boy, they become entangled in a series of mysterious events, including a death and a surprising reappearance of an old friend. Using her keen observational skills, Amie works to uncover the truth, all while facing her own painful past.