The things we knew

the long version

"A tragedy from the past resurfaces in this tale of family secrets and reignited love"-- After her mother's death twelve years ago, Lynette Carlisle watched her close-knit family unravel. Her four older siblings left their Nantucket home and never returned. Then Nicholas Cooper returns to Nantucket, bringing the past with him. Once Lynette's adolescent crush, Nick knows more about her mother's death than he lets on. As their father's failing health and financial concerns bring the Carlisle siblings home, secrets surface that will either restore their shattered relationships or separate the siblings forever. -- adapted from back cover