Tuesday's Child

A woman exonerated of murder tries to rebuild her life in this novel by the #1 New York Timesbestselling author of Southern Comfort. Ten years have passed since young nurse Sophie Lee was accused of murdering her wealthy patient, Audrey Star. Georgia attorney Mikala Aulani believed her innocenceand Adam Star's guiltbut the prosecution convinced a jury otherwise. Sophie was convicted on a Tuesdaythe day on which every significant event in her life, good or bad, seems to happen. Now, on the verge of his death, Adam exonerates Sophie and leaves her a huge fortune in atonement as well. Sophie retreats to Kala's house and tries to evade the media frenzy that surrounds her. Kala is determined to help her client make her way back into the world. Yet for both, there are still revelations in storeabout the nature of redemption, the strange workings of fate, and the power of forgiveness. And most of all, about the secrets that hide in every hearteven those we think we know best... Praise for Tuesday's Child ';A simple summer read that should please fans looking for a quick escape.' Publishers Weekly ';Michaels's latest is a blend of legal melodrama and contemporary fiction that's bound to surprise readers with its unpredictable ending.' RT Book Reviews