In a few hours, the day will dawn on the anniversary of an event that turned Emily's life upside down. Fifteen years ago, there were footsteps creaking on the stairs, a door closing in the night, then absence, which devoured everything.
At the same time, on the other side of France, Matthew, her son, contemplates his life with Christelle during late-night discussions in the hope of saving their family. The destructive thread connecting mother and son on this particular night is Pierre's voice, sharp, which crosses time. The novel explores the ravages of parental alienation on adult children and reveals the infinite grief of the forgotten parent. Love, the possibility of faith, forgiveness, the restorative power of life that passes, despite everything, are all paths taken on both sides with for company, little ghosts of stolen time: two cats.Related Subjects
Parenting & Relationships