Everything My Mother Taught Me (Inheritance collection)
<p>In this haunting short story of loyalty and betrayal, a young woman in early 1900s Massachusetts discovers that in navigating her treacherous coming-of-age, she must find her voice first.</p><p>For fatefully observant Adeline, growing up carries an ominous warning from her adulterous mother: don’t say a word. Adeline vows to never speak again. But that’s not her only secret. After her mother takes a housekeeping job at a lighthouse off the tip of Cape Ann, a local woman vanishes. The key to the mystery lies with Adeline, the silent witness. <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Rules of Magic</i> Alice Hoffman crafts a beautiful, heart-wrenching short story.</p><p><i>Alice Hoffman’s </i>Everything My Mother Taught Me<i> is part of </i>Inheritance<i>, a collection of five stories about secrets, unspoken desires, and dangerous revelations between loved ones. Each piece can be read or listened to in a single setting. By yourself, behind closed doors, or shared with someone you trust.</i></p>