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Souvenir
“Fowler’s debut is the heartbreaking story of a woman who made what she thought was a responsible decision, only to have to live with the consequences… The choices made by Meg and Savannah may be controversial with some readers, but, nevertheless, this outstanding debut is recommended for all.”
— Library Journal (starred review)
“In this powerful fiction debut, Therese Fowler combines the emotional resonance of Nicholas Sparks with the intense, real-life richness of Jodi Picoult to create a stunning and dramatic novel all her own.”
Meg Powell and Carson McKay grew up side by side on their families’ farms, joined by an ever-deepening love. Everyone in their small rural community in northern Florida expected that Meg and Carson would always be together. But then, at twenty-one, Meg was confronted with a marriage proposal she could not refuse, and her life changed forever.
Seventeen years later, Meg’s marriage has slipped into routine as she juggles the demands of her medical practice, the needs of her widowed father, and the whims of her rebellious teenage daughter, Savannah, who is confronting her burgeoning sexuality in a dangerous manner, pushing her mother away just when she needs her most. Meanwhile, after a long time away, Carson is returning home to prepare for his wedding to a younger woman. As Carson tries to determine where his heart and future lie, Meg makes a shocking discovery that will upset the balance of everyone around her.
Souvenir is an unforgettable story, a searing yet redemptive drama that illuminates the possibility of second chances, the naïve choices of youth, the tensions within families, and the transforming power of love.
On Sale in your favorite book store Feb. 12, 2008.
- Order Souvenir (US hardcover edition)
- Readers outside the US/Canada, check the Foreign Editions page for how to order where you live.