The Precious One
By Marisa de los Santos
- Release Date: 2015-03-24
- Genre: Family Fiction & Literature
Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of Belong to Me, Love Walked In, and Falling Together comes a captivating novel about friendship, family, second chances, and the redemptive power of love.
In all her life, Eustacia “Taisy” Cleary has given her heart to only three men: her first love, Ben Ransom; her twin brother, Marcus; and Wilson Cleary—professor, inventor, philanderer, self-made millionaire, brilliant man, breathtaking jerk: her father.
Seventeen years ago, Wilson ditched his first family for Caroline, a beautiful young sculptor. In all that time, Taisy’s family has seen Wilson, Caroline, and their daughter, Willow, only once.
Why then, is Wilson calling Taisy now, inviting her for an extended visit, encouraging her to meet her pretty sister—a teenager who views her with jealousy, mistrust, and grudging admiration? Why, now, does Wilson want Taisy to help him write his memoir?
Told in alternating voices—Taisy’s strong, unsparing observations and Willow’s naive, heartbreakingly earnest yearnings—The Precious One is an unforgettable novel of family secrets, lost love, and dangerous obsession, a captivating tale with the deep characterization, piercing emotional resonance, and heartfelt insight that are the hallmarks of Marisa de los Santos’s beloved works.
Reviews
Love!
5By Jmoc19Perhaps one of my favorite authors. Her storytelling and character development is unparalleled. I didn't want this one to end...Characters are amazing
5By TokiactionI'm again so grateful to Ms. Marisa. Her writing has me angry, sad, happy and thirsty for more. So many times I had to put the book down because I felt so strongly, I had to compose myself. The characters in the book are so well developed and delicate, you want to have them forever in your life. The writing is exceptional, as with all of her books. There we so many times I read a sentence and have to reread it just so I can process the beauty of the words. This book is great. A quick read, which I hate because you just want to keep it going.Loved this book
5By qmarshaMarisa de los Santos has again knocked one out of the park. A wonderful story of dysfunctional families, rebuilding brokenness and knowing all things can not be fixed as you want them but having the willingness to accept things as they are. Nice story. Waiting for the next book...Reconnecting
5By LAC in CYSA great story about connecting and reconnecting with family, friends, and love.
