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Memories of the Lost

An unsuspecting artist uncovers her late mother's secrets and unravels her own hidden past in a beguiling novel by the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids.

 
 
 
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When We Believed in Mermaids

The #1 Amazon Bestseller


“Crisp prose, well-drawn settings, and compelling characters.” —Grace Greene

 
 
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Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author

There’s a reason Barbara O’Neal is one of the most decorated authors in fiction.
— #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs
 

 

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Praise for Barbara O’Neal Novels

Great writing, terrific characters, food elements, romance, a touch of intrigue, and more than a few surprises to keep readers guessing.
— Kirkus Reviews, on The Art of Inheriting Secrets

As lyrical as a Spanish ballad, peppered with Southwestern metaphors and allusions, and written in a style evocative of Barbara Kingsolver at her best, this is a book that libraries of all sizes will want to add to their women’s fiction and romance collections.
— Library Journal on No Place Like Home

More than a mystery, Barbara O’Neal’s When We Believed in Mermaids is a story of childhood—and innocence—lost, and the long-hidden secrets, lies, and betrayals two sisters must face in order to make themselves whole as adults. Plunge in and enjoy the intriguing depths of this passionate, lustrous novel, and you just might find yourself believing in mermaids.
— Juliet Blackwell on When We Believed in Mermaids

O’Neal’s clever title begins an intriguing journey for readers that unfolds layer by surprising layer. Her respected masterful storytelling blends mystery, art, romance, and mayhem in a quaint English village and breathtaking countryside. Brilliant!
— Patricia Sands on The Art of Inheriting Secrets

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