Out of Sorrow
Tia Benson knew almost nothing of her grandmother’s family—the ties had been cut years earlier. Driven by curiosity, she begins a DNA search with a cheek swab from her mother. Three thousand miles away, Vivian Weiss submits her own sample, still hoping to learn what became of the daughter who left with a defiant gesture. As the results arrive, old gaps close and generations find one another. Out of many sorrows, joy, family, and love are born.
By Cary Morgan
About the Book
Tia Benson’s grandmother severed ties with her family long ago, leaving Tia with no knowledge of her great-grandparents, cousins, or origins. Curious and unwilling to leave the mystery unsolved, Tia starts a DNA search using a cheek swab from her mother. Three thousand miles away, Vivian Weiss is persuaded to submit her own DNA sample in the hope of learning what became of her wayward daughter, who left years earlier with a defiant gesture. As the results unfold, generations reconnect, old gaps are bridged, and “out of many sorrows, joy, family, and love are born.”
It is categorized under historical/genre fiction and centers on family history, DNA discoveries, reconnection, and the emergence of joy from past ruptures. It does not appear to be part of a larger series.
About the Author
Cary Morgan is a native of Washington State who writes historical romance and contemporary adventure/romance, often blending her interests in sports and history. She is best known as one half of the writing team Morgan O’Neill (with Deborah O’Neill Cordes). Together they have published time-travel series set in Elizabethan England, medieval Italy, and ancient Rome (including titles such as The Thornless Rose, The Other Side of Heaven, and the Love, Eternally trilogy), along with shorter romantic comedy works in the Red Soles series.
She is also a member of The Veterans Club and has contributed to club activities (for example, serving as paint instructor for a Ladies Day event).
Start Reading Date: January 7, 2027
Discussion Date: February 4, 2027 @ 4pm
Location: Gathered A Family Restaurant, 830 North Spokane Street 2, Post Falls
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