From the famous American author of the books The Nightingale, The Women, and Firefly Lane, which have sold millions of copies worldwide, a timeless book about war and life. A deeply honest novel about modern marriages, about love, loss, honor, and ultimately, hope. In this powerful book, Kristin Hannah dissects the deeply personal landscape of a troubled marriage, portraying the provocative, contemporary portrait of two spouses in moments of love but also conflict. All marriages have a turning point. All families have wounds. All wars have a cost... Like many couples, Michael and Jolene Zarkades face the pressures of everyday life – children, work, bills, household chores – while their marriage collapses after twelve whole years. A dangerous deployment sends Jolene to the front lines, while Michael, a lawyer, stays home and is forced to raise their two daughters alone... unprepared for this new, difficult role. As a mother, Jolene worries about the family she leaves behind, but as a soldier, she knows very well the meaning of duty. In the letters she sends home, she presents an idealized image of the front to protect her family from the truth. But the war will change Jolene in a way no one could have predicted. After a tragic event, Michael faces his worst fear and is forced to fight his own battle – to save what is valuable to his family. (From the publisher)