The Hourglass

By Tami Egonu

One summer. One choice. A life she never imagined-or the one she's always known.

In 1920s London, Charlotte lives within the quiet rituals of a marriage that appears enviable yet leaves her untouched by joy. So when she's invited to spend the summer at a family beach house in Madison Creek, California, she accepts with unexpected eagerness-her husband remaining behind, as always.

On the sun-warmed Pacific coast, Charlotte is drawn into a household alive with colour and laughter: her spirited sisters, the family dog racing along the sand, and a freedom she has never allowed herself to imagine. And then there is Jonathan Hollister-the thoughtful, magnetic son of their hosts-whose quiet intensity unsettles her in ways she cannot ignore. Yet Charlotte is not the only one drawn to him, and her youngest sister's tender hopes cast a shadow over the feelings she is beginning to face.

As the summer deepens, Charlotte must confront the truth she has long kept buried. To follow her heart risks a fracture she never intended; to turn away may mean losing her one chance to truly know herself.

Set against the glamour and restlessness of the Jazz Age, this is a tender, evocative love story about longing, loyalty, and the courage to choose a life that feels like your own.

Please note: this novel uses English (UK) spelling.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1979192200
• ISBN13: 9781979192200
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.8"