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In The Broken String, readers are introduced to seventeen-year-old Riley MacPherson as she embarks on a journey to visit her brother Danny, who was severely injured in Iraq. Through flashbacks, we witness the close bond between Riley and her brother in their younger years, contrasting with their growing distance as they mature. The short story serves as a prequel to The Silent Sister, providing a glimpse into the family dynamics and a dark family secret that has shaped their lives.
The short story acts as a teaser, setting the stage for the full-length novel The Silent Sister. Despite its brevity, The Broken String effectively introduces the main characters and storyline, leaving readers eager to delve deeper into the family tragedy and secrets that unfold in The Silent Sister.
From The Publisher:
In celebration of the forthcoming novel The Silent Sister, Diane Chamberlain introduces Riley MacPherson in the e-short story The Broken String.
As seventeen-year-old Riley MacPherson rushes to the side of her brother who has been gravely injured in Iraq, she recalls their growing up years when he was her protector and best friend. Why did that relationship fall apart? She longs for a second chance to connect with her brother, not realizing that family secrets may prevent them from ever having that closeness again.
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