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In this suspenseful and provocative novel, a young unwed mother is forcibly separated from her daughter at birth, leading to a gripping tale of love, secrets, and deceit. Set in 1950s Quebec, the story explores the fragile relationship between French and English communities, mirroring the tensions in Maggie Hughes’ family. Her English-speaking father has plans for her future that exclude her love for Gabriel Phénix, a poor French boy. When Maggie becomes pregnant at fifteen, her parents compel her to give up baby Elodie for adoption to restore her life. Elodie grows up in Quebec’s struggling orphanage system, facing dire circumstances worsened by a new law that labels her and other orphans as mentally ill, diverting funds from orphanages to psychiatric hospitals. Despite the harsh treatment from the nuns, Elodie’s resilience shines through, and she finally gains her freedom at seventeen, entering a daunting world. Meanwhile, Maggie, now married to a businessman, cannot forget her daughter. A chance encounter with Gabriel forces her to confront her past and make a heart-wrenching decision. As their stories evolve, Maggie realizes she must reclaim her life and seek out her long-lost daughter, uncovering the truth that has eluded them both.