Things We Once Held Dear

Highly recommended for all collections. Library Journal, Starred Review!

New Yorker Neil Sadler returns to his hometown of Mason, Ohio, where his small-town life had been rocked by the suspicious death of Helen Syfert, the mother of Neil s friend Mary. He reconnects with Mary. Their once-close relationship hadn t been strong enough to survive the tragedy that overtook Mary s family, yet what drove them apart years ago now seems to be drawing them back together. But Neil is struggling to recover from a more recent loss. Yet the mystery of Helen s death remains unsolved, and to bring closure will mean facing old truths hard truths and discovering some new ones.

...it is a joy to savor (Tatlock s) stories. Publisher s Weekly

";...a treasure for people who enjoy a literary yet unpretentious read." -- RT Bookclub

"A terrific inspirational....Ann Tatlock inspires her audience with her deft touch." -- Midwest Book Review

Foreign editions in the following languages: Norwegian, Dutch