By Heidi Chiavaroli
Two parallel stories surround an old ring. Anaya, a runner injured in the 2013 Boston marathon bombing, spared from death by a man who leaves her a ring, is trying to reconnect with her sister and niece, who lost a limb while cheering Anaya on. Struggling with her own recovery and not only with guilt over Grace's injury but also her own hesitation in being there for her niece, Anaya finally makes contact two years later when her mother mentions that Grace's family is moving abroad. Although she is rebuffed by her sister, Anaya finds a business card bearing the logo of her rescuer's ring. Anaya contacts Brad and they work together to find the history of the ring.
Meanwhile, Liberty is an orphan who witnesses the Boston massacre and, later, the deadly skirmish at Lexington while she is living with a family of patriots who take her in. While Liberty's story isn't as detailed as Anaya's, it is true to historic events and the author creates a sweet story of Liberty's role as a midwife/nurse, the British soldier who gives her the ring, and Anaya and Brad's search through historic records to find them. As a war vet, Brad has his own demons to deal with, even as he provides support for Anaya but, as Brad and Anaya's relationship grows, there is a subtle but growing convection that God is the rock that gives them strength.
The author lives in nearby Swansea, MA and has another book in the works.
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