When a young woman named Lila moves to Severance to start a new life, she finds herself in a place that is both familiar and strange. She quickly discovers that the town is full of secrets, and that the people of Severance are not as welcoming as they seem. As Lila begins to unravel the mysteries of the town, she finds herself drawn to a mysterious stranger named Jack. As their relationship grows, Lila discovers that Jack is not who he appears to be, and that his past is intertwined with the secrets of Severance. As Lila and Jack's relationship deepens, they must confront the secrets of the town and the pain of their pasts. In the end, they must decide if they can find a way to heal and move forward together.
By Leigh Gordon Giltner · First published 1900 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Women's Fiction, Contemporary Fiction