On a hot July afternoon, a worker at an Antietam Creek construction site drives the blade of his backhoe into a layer of soil — and strikes a 5,000-year-old human skull. The discovery draws plenty of attention and a lot of controversy. It also changes the life of one woman in ways she never expected...
As an archaeologist, Callie Dunbrook knows a lot about the past. But her own past is about to be called into question. Recruited for her expertise on the Antietam Creek dig, she encounters danger — as a cloud of death and misfortune hangs over the project, and rumors fly that the site is cursed. She finds a passion that feels equally dangerous, as she joins forces in her work with her irritating, but irresistible, ex-husband, Jake. And when a strange woman approaches her, claiming to know a secret about Callie’s privileged Boston childhood, some startling and unsettling questions are raised about her very identity.
Searching for answers, trying to rebuild, Callie finds that there are deceptions and sorrows that refuse to stay buried. And as she struggles to put the pieces back together, she discovers that the healing process comes with consequences — and that there are people who will do anything to make sure the truth is never revealed.
About the Author
Nora Roberts is the author of more than one hundred New York Times bestsellers, with more than 300 million copies of her books in print. Under the pen name J. D. Robb, she is author of the bestselling futuristic suspense series.
Industry Reviews
"Suspenseful."--Entertainment Weekly "Pulls at the heartstrings."--The Columbus Dispatch
"Another must-read by Nora Roberts...A healthy dose of intrigue [and] ahhh-inspiring romance."--Grand Forks Herald
"Nora Roberts is one of America's bestselling writers, and Birthright makes it obvious why...Entertaining."--Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"In a word, it's awesome...The dialogue between Callie and Jake is smart, often humorous and fun."--The State (Columbia, SC)
"The literary equivalent of a big delicious meal whipped up by a talented home cook. She offers a dash of exoticism and innovation...Satisfying."--Publishers Weekly
"An electrifying story filled with danger, heartache, love, passion and murder. An amazingly intense and utterly gripping tale!"--RT Book Reviews