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The summer after her mother's death, Katie works as a gardener at a recluse's mansion. Mysterious secrets are buried throughout the estate, and the effort of unearthing them stirs Katie's own heart as well. Kephart's sensuous writing enriches this story of grief and memory. The narrative is also enhanced by a sophisticated layering of the theme of restoration.