When I Close My Eyes

In "When I Close My Eyes," novelist Josephine Bourdillon lies in a coma, haunted by a story she could never write about The Awful Year. As detectives delve into unsettling fan letters, her daughter Paige investigates their family's tumultuous past, seeking answers. Meanwhile, former soldier Henry Hughes, responsible for Josephine's condition, grapples with his own burdens and the desperate need for funds to help his son. Set against the vibrant landscapes of North Carolina and the Mediterranean, this tale explores themes of dysfunction, love, and the struggle to confront painful truths.