by Connie Lemonde

1947, a Canadian-American family—A father's 'nice/bad surprise' is kept secret and troubles little Michelle for years. Sent to boarding school in Canada, she meets JP; they go looking for a father in God, the Father! Instead, they meet Ivan, an ex-convict. She moves in with ambitious Aunt Lena in NH and into high society. When her father is imprisoned, she has to choose for aunt or mother. Finally, the secret's revealed. Michelle is devastated. Coincidentally, she meets JP and Ivan again. Their lives are changed forever--all because of the family secret.