Synopsis A teenager named Em Gold falls in love with the son of family friends, and her resulting pregnancy turns her happiness to despair. She persuades her boyfriend to shoot her, and he is, predictably, accused of murder. The two families' histories are explored in flashbacks, and the novel ends with a stirring courtroom scene.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2001-10-01 |
| Size | | Height: | 8.3 in | | Width: | 5.8 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 16.8 oz |
Publisher's Note The budding romance between two teenaged children of two families who have been lifelong friends and neighbors culminates tragically in an abortive suicide pact, leading to a gripping courtroom drama.
Industry Reviews "A moving story, mingling elements of mystery with sensitive exploration of a tragic subject." Graham
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