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A single moment changes everything for a family spending the summer in a coastal Japanese town. After a walk on the breakwater, ten-year-old Louisa wakes up alone on the beach, her father nowhere to be found. This heartbreaking event sets off a chain of echoes that last a lifetime.

A gripping story of loss, mystery, and the lasting impact of a single night.

Louisa and her father, Serk, share a quiet evening walk on the breakwater during their summer stay. But when Louisa regains consciousness hours later, soaked and alone on the shore, Serk has vanished-presumed drowned. This sudden disappearance shatters their small family, and as Louisa and her American mother return to the US, the mystery surrounding that night lingers, unfolding slowly over time and distance.

Acclaimed for its intelligence and emotional depth, this novel has been recognized by major literary awards and praised for its intricate storytelling. Critics have called it "ferociously smart and full of surprises," "engrossing and mysterious," and "a gorgeous, heartbreakingly beautiful exploration of hidden truths."

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