What's Left Unsaid: A Novel

In Senatobia, Mississippi, Hannah Williamson discovers a series of rejected articles from the 1930s that illuminate a long-hidden mystery, becoming consumed by the unsaid and seeking closure to the story of the girl whose secrets are buried there.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 27 July 2021
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

After a series of devastating losses, Chicago journalist Hannah Williamson finds herself in Senatobia, Mississippi, caring for her bedridden grandmother and working at a small newspaper. While cleaning out the archives, she stumbles upon a series of rejected articles from the 1930s that shed light on a long-hidden mystery. The articles, written by a young woman named Evelyn, are haunting accounts of first love, trauma, and surviving a mysterious shooting that left Evelyn paralyzed at the age of fourteen. Hannah becomes consumed by the unanswered questions and embarks on an investigation into Evelyn's past, encouraged by her local middle school teacher, Guy Franklin. As she delves deeper, Hannah's inquiry becomes more personal, and she realizes that the truth she seeks has the potential to change her life and the lives of those around her.

What Hannah discovers next is that, even after nearly a century, the truth she has been searching for still holds the power to transform lives, especially her own. The articles, which were written by a young woman named Evelyn, offer a glimpse into her past and the secrets she carried with her. Through her investigation, Hannah learns about Evelyn's struggles, her resilience, and her determination to overcome adversity. She also discovers that Evelyn's story is intertwined with the history of Senatobia, a town that has been hiding a dark secret for generations.

As Hannah pieces together the truth about Evelyn's past, she faces challenges and obstacles that test her strength and resilience. She must confront her own emotional baggage and confront the people who have been keeping secrets from her. However, she is determined to uncover the truth and bring closure to the story of the girl whose secrets are buried in Senatobia.

In the end, Hannah's investigation into Evelyn's past brings her closer to her grandmother, who has been a source of strength and support throughout her journey. She also gains a deeper understanding of herself and her own past, and realizes that the power to heal and move forward comes from facing the truth and embracing the past.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 139 x 210 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542027205