Penitence by Kristin Koval - February 2025 Book of the Month

Excellent condition. Smoke free home. Kristin Koval's novel Penitence follows the Sheehan family after 13-year-old Nora kills her brother, forcing her parents, Angie and David, to cope with grief and a murder trial. The family seeks legal help from Martine Dumont, the mother of Angie's former lover, Julian, who is brought in to represent Nora. The story explores themes of forgiveness, love, and redemption as the characters navigate their guilt over a past tragedy, the complex grief of losing a child to their other child's actions, and the challenges of family loyalty across decades and multiple timelines.