Opal’s Story

A gripping family story of tragic loss, forgiveness, secrets and resilience set in rural Texas, from the author of

Birdie and Jude

and

The Ember Months

.

Opal's Story is delivered in delicious bites with rich characters. A murder/suicide in 1948 rocks a small west Texas town and leaves a young widow with a new baby questioning her judgement. Opal Evans revisits that past as she faces a terminal illness destined to end her life before she has forgiven herself for her role in changing the lives of her family.

In a love story of acceptance and family bonds, an unlikely hero emerges to reveal to Opal it is never too late to discover and forgive. Opal's brothers, Harold Joe and Jimmy Dale are just as vibrant in their appeal. Their easy presence is a testament to their concern for their sister and the love of a family bound by an unthinkable tragedy.