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A sweeping debut novel follows three generations of Vietnamese American women grappling with the death of their matriarch, exploring inherited burdens, buried secrets, and unexpected love stories. When Ann Tran learns of her beloved grandmother Minh's passing, she faces a pivotal moment in her life. Despite her seemingly perfect existence—complete with a beautiful lake house and a charming professor boyfriend—everything unravels with a positive pregnancy test. Ann returns to Florida to confront her estranged mother, Huơng, who is mourning her own loss while resenting Minh for the bond she shared with Ann. The two women discover they have inherited the Banyan House, Ann's childhood home, a crumbling manor steeped in history. Under one roof for the first time in years, they must confront unresolved issues from their past and navigate their uncertain futures without the glue that held them together. Parallel to their story is Minh's journey, from a lovestruck teenager during the Vietnam War to a determined immigrant seeking a better life for her children. A shocking discovery in the attic reveals long-buried secrets, highlighting how Minh's choices shaped their lives. Spanning decades and continents, this deeply moving narrative delves into the complexities of motherhood, inheritance, and the lives forged from it.
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