A provocative new voice in women's fiction, Maryanne Stahl presents a compelling story of a woman haunted by loss -- and struggling to find her place in the world.When Amanda Kincaid comes to Long Island for her family's annual beach vacation, she can't help but reflect on the many recent -- and significant -- changes in her life. Her mother has passed away after years of mental illness. Her marriage is falling apart. And her beloved daughter has just left for college. But when Amanda meets a doctor who's summering nearby, long-forgotten passions ignite -- and a new season of her life begins....