Once in Every Life

A Novel

By Kristin Hannah | Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

About the book

Tess Gregory's brilliant career as a research scientist hides her longings for husband and child. Though deaf, she is a free spirit -- a woman full of life and love. She is struck down all too soon.
But for Tess, a new life begins at her death, in post-Civil War America. She is now Amarylis Rafferty, wife and mother of three -- and she can hear. Shocked and disoriented by her new surroundings, she is drawn into the savage heartache burdening the family, especially her husband, Jack, a man who fears himself capable of anything.

Editions of Once in Every Life

Paperback
ISBN 9780449148389
Paperback
ISBN 9780345443540

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Tess Gregory's brilliant career as a research scientist hides her longings for husband and child. Though deaf, she is a free spirit -- a woman full of life and love. She is struck down all too soon.
But for Tess, a new life begins at her death, in post-Civil War America. She is now Amarylis Rafferty, wife and mother of three -- and she can hear. Shocked and disoriented by her new surroundings, she is drawn into the savage heartache burdening the family, especially her husband, Jack, a man who fears himself capable of anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once in Every Life about?

Tess Gregory's brilliant career as a research scientist hides her longings for husband and child. Though deaf, she is a free spirit -- a woman full of life and love. She is struck down all too soon.
But for Tess, a new life begins at her death, in post-Civil War America. She is now Amarylis Rafferty, wife and mother of three -- and she can hear. Shocked and disoriented by her new surroundings, she is drawn into the savage heartache burdening the family, especially her husband, Jack, a man who fears himself capable of anything.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Once in Every Life?

Fiction > Romance > Romance: time travel / time slip

Where can I read a sample of Once in Every Life?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780449148389

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Once in Every Life?

Kristin Hannah

Who is the Publisher of the book Once in Every Life?

Random House Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Once in Every Life is available as paperback(ISBN 9780449148389) and paperback(ISBN 9780345443540)

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