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The Favorite Daughter

by Patti Callahan
 family is shattered and separated by betrayal. This book explores the complicated relationships between family as a result of this betrayal and the process of forgiveness. #fiction, #reading, #books to read, #books

Praise For This Book


"A satisfying read about family and forgiveness."-PopSugar

"Henry's latest packs an emotional wallop, delving into the bonds and tragedies that make a family....Readers of thoughtful family dramas will be drawn to the travails of the Donohue clan."-Booklist

"A gorgeous, deeply affecting story about a family reunited because of the father's failing health....The novel is lyrical, engaging, uplifting, and real-forgiveness beckons all, even as secrets unravel."-Christian Science Monitor

"Readers will be immersed in this moving tale, hungry to learn whether love and family will overcome betrayal, secrets, and heartache."-Publishers Weekly

"Patti Callahan Henry is quickly becoming one of my favorites. [This] is a story of reflection, forgiveness, and surprising twists."-Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"The Favorite Daughter is both heartfelt and heartbreakingly honest in its portrayal of a family once divided by scandal and brought together through the power of memories....Moving, intelligent, full of twists and turns, I loved it! Patti Callahan Henry shines at family dramas and The Favorite Daughter is her best!"-Mary Alice Monroe, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Guests

"In exquisitely-wrought prose, Patti Henry lyrically examines the meaning of forgiveness and the inexorable tug of home."-Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The High Tide Club

"A layered, spellbinding novel about families and lovers and the meaning of home. Above all, it's about memory, how it shapes us, fools us, and warms our hearts. This is one truly beautiful book."-Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of A Nantucket Wedding


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