In The Margins

By Sweet Van Loan

Some stories aren't written in books. They're written in the margins.

When the Reverend Barbara Grace Vanderbilt passes away before her daughter can reach her bedside, three generations of women find themselves returning to the Delaware home where a lifetime of memories still lingers.

As Barbara's daughter, Dr. Zenobia "Bia" Vanderbilt-Raven, and granddaughter, Paula Raven, sort through boxes, photographs, recipes, handwritten notes, and well-worn books in preparation for selling the family home, old wounds resurface alongside long-buried truths. Through Barbara's letters, diary entries, and unmistakable sense of humor, they begin to discover that love is rarely expressed in only one way-and that forgiveness sometimes arrives long after goodbye.

Moving seamlessly between the present and cherished memories, In the Margins is a heartfelt three-person drama exploring grief, family, faith, legacy, and the quiet ways ordinary lives shape generations to come. Filled with warmth, laughter, music, and hope, it reminds us that the greatest inheritances are rarely measured in money or possessions, but in the lives we touch and the love we leave behind.

Perfect for readers who enjoy intimate, character-driven stories such as The Humans, Our Town, and Steel Magnolias, In the Margins is a moving celebration of family, memory, and the enduring power of kindness.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H8J2B6DT
• ISBN13: 9798186705871
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"