The Orphans Of Race Point by Patry Francis- 524 pages

Book Blurb:

Set in the close-knit Portuguese community of Provincetown, Massachusetts,ย The Orphans of Race Pointย traces the relationship between Hallie Costa and Gus Silva, who meet as children in the wake of a terrible crime that leaves Gus parentless. Their friendship evolves into an enduring and passionate love that will ask more of them than they ever imagined. On the night of their high school prom, a terrible tragedy devastates their relationship and profoundly alters the course of their lives. And when, a decade later, Gusโ€”now a priestโ€”becomes entangled with a distraught woman named Ava and her daughter Mila, troubled souls who bring back vivid memories of his own damaged past, the unthinkable happens: he is charged with murder. Can Hallie save the man sheโ€™s never stopped loving, by not only freeing him from prison but alsoโ€”finallyโ€”the curse of his past?

My Review: 5 stars

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The Orphans Of Race Point was a wonderful family saga filled with courage, love, forgiveness and friendship. I am grateful to my FB thread on Tuesdays (Tell Me What Youโ€™re Reading Tuesday) for someoneโ€™s recommendation of this book.

The authorโ€™s style of writing provided perfect pace, strong character development and enough drama to keep the reader propelling forward in this lengthy book. Although Iโ€™ve never been to Cape Cod or the places mentioned, this author brought them all to life. I could smell the ocean, see the dunes and fully imagine the peace it brought to so many characters.

I adoredย the deep love between the characters, the trust they had in one another, the convictions of religion or lack thereof and lastly, the beauty in placating damaged souls.

Looking forward to reading more from this author!

Quotes I liked:

In fact, some people would say desperation is the first step toward redemption.โ€

-โ€œThe night was starless, and the beach so dark Gus couldnโ€™t even see the water, but it didnโ€™t matter. The tides always quieted him. Without uttering a word, he was a prayer.โ€

-โ€œThe past ainโ€™t nobodyโ€™s home, Papa Gus, but I guess thatโ€™s something you gotta find out for yourself.โ€

-โ€œThatโ€™s the thing about being crazy. The crazy person is always the last to know.โ€

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