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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! From the author of Dear Edward comes a “powerfully affecting” family story that explores whether love can heal a broken person. Praised for its emotional depth, this novel captures life’s highs and lows with precision. William Waters grows up in a home marked by tragedy, where love is scarce. His life transforms when he meets Julia Padavano during his freshman year of college. Julia, along with her inseparable sisters—dreamy Sylvie, free-spirited Cecelia, and nurturing Emeline—brings warmth and chaos into William's life. He finds solace in their family dynamic, but shadows from his past threaten to disrupt their happiness. As William's history emerges, it endangers Julia's plans for their future and tests the sisters' strong bond. The resulting family rift has lasting consequences, prompting the question of whether their loyalty can reunite them when it matters most. This novel is a heartfelt tribute to Louisa May Alcott’s classic, offering a moving portrayal of love that embraces individuals for who they truly are.