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THE FIRST TIME I SAW HIM

by Laura Dave

Scribner•EN
About the book

Five years after her husband vanished without a trace, Hannah has finally established a stable life for herself and her young daughter. This fragile peace shatters when he suddenly reappears, bringing with him a set of dangerous circumstances that force the family into immediate flight. The narrative follows their high-stakes escape as Hannah navigates the logistical challenges of living on the run while grappling with the long-term impact of abandonment. She must decide whether to trust the man she once knew or protect her child from the volatile secrets he carried back with him.

Readers who enjoy suspense fiction and family dramas will find value in this portrayal of survival and maternal instinct. It attracts those interested in how sudden trauma disrupts domestic routines and the practicalities of disappearing from modern society. The audience walks away with a perspective on the tension between shared history and current safety. It provides a look at the lengths a parent will go to maintain security when a former life collides with the present.

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Publisher
Scribner
ISBN
9781668002964
Language
EN

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