Small Town Women Fiction Novel: Grace Valley Novel

Author: Emily Giffin

Down by the River: A Small-Town Women's Fiction Novel (A Grace Valley Novel Book 3)

by Robyn Carr

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	653 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	219 pages

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Genre: Women's fiction

Publication Date: May 5, 2020

Summary

Grace Valley is a small town in the mountains of North Carolina. It's a place where everyone knows everyone else, and secrets are hard to keep. When three women from Grace Valley are found dead, the town is thrown into chaos. The police are baffled, and the community is terrified. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that these women were not random victims. They were targeted, and their deaths are part of a larger plan.

The three women who were killed were all very different. Emily was a young mother who was struggling to make ends meet. Sarah was a successful businesswoman who had recently moved back to Grace Valley. And Jessica was a single mother who was trying to rebuild her life after a divorce. Despite their differences, these women had one thing in common: they were all strong and independent. They were not the kind of people who would go down without a fight.

As the police investigate the murders, they uncover a web of secrets and lies. They learn that Emily was having an affair with a married man. Sarah was involved in a Ponzi scheme. And Jessica was being stalked by an ex-boyfriend. The more the police learn, the more they realize that these women were not as innocent as they seemed.

As the investigation continues, the town of Grace Valley becomes increasingly divided. Some people believe that the women were killed by someone they knew. Others believe that a stranger came to town and committed the crimes. As fear and suspicion spread, the community begins to turn against itself.

In the end, the police are able to solve the murders. But the town of Grace Valley is forever changed. The secrets that were buried for so long have finally been revealed, and the community must now learn to live with the consequences.

Characters

• Emily: A young mother who is struggling to make ends meet.
• Sarah: A successful businesswoman who has recently moved back to Grace Valley.
• Jessica: A single mother who is trying to rebuild her life after a divorce.
• Detective Michael Brody: The lead investigator on the case.
• Mayor John Smith: The mayor of Grace Valley.
• Reverend Robert Jones: The pastor of the local church.

Themes

• The power of secrets
• The destructive nature of fear
• The resilience of the human spirit

Reviews

"Emily Giffin has written a gripping and suspenseful novel about the dark secrets that can be hidden in a small town. Grace Valley is a well-crafted and emotionally resonant story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." -Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Grace Valley is a must-read for fans of women's fiction and suspense. Emily Giffin has created a cast of complex and relatable characters, and her exploration of the themes of secrets, fear, and resilience is both thought-provoking and moving." -Booklist

"Emily Giffin has written a powerful and suspenseful novel that will keep you guessing until the very end. Grace Valley is a must-read for fans of small-town mysteries and women's fiction." -Kirkus Reviews

Down by the River: A Small-Town Women's Fiction Novel (A Grace Valley Novel Book 3)

by Robyn Carr

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	653 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	219 pages

FREE