The Daughters of Simon Lamoreaux

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Ducking out of choir rehearsal at his New England prep school, Miles Fanning rushes to meet his girlfriend Carly, who never arrives and is never seen again. This haunting moment sets the stage for an elegant and gripping exploration of the impact of uncertainty on those left behind. Twenty-four years later, Miles, now running an independent record label in Seattle, grapples with a trial separation from his wife and a growing sense of disconnection. His life takes an unexpected turn when he receives an anonymous email from Julia Lamoreaux, Carly's sister. Their meeting at a hotel bar reveals the stark contrast between Miles, who has largely moved on, and Julia, who remains haunted by the past. After a period of silence, a late-night phone call from Julia sparks a correspondence filled with her raw intensity and reflections on the tragic fallout from Carly's disappearance, particularly the decline of their deeply religious father. As Miles becomes captivated by Julia, he is forced to confront lingering questions about Carly's fate and the ways it has shaped his own life. With precise, expert prose, David Long crafts a spellbinding narrative that delves into themes of faith, memory, and the transformative power of love.