They were closer than sisters.
Emma and Jillian. The two were inseparable, at home, at school, and most of all, in the stables of Jumping Frog Farm. They called themselves Horse & Heart Sisters.
Until what brought them together drove them apart.
But not even a bond forged from a mutual need for acceptance and love of horses could withstand teen jealousy. Then painful accusations and a tragic accident led to a messy cover-up that tore apart friendships and families.
Now, the only thing that can heal Emma is returning to the place where it all went wrong.
When Emma’s father dies unexpectedly, she’s forced to return to the town she left in disgrace and the people, and horses, she was ripped away from. But sixteen years of loss, guilt, and heartbreak are a heavy burden to carry. Forgiveness isn’t something Emma dreamed of deserving, but from the back of a horse, she can see more than just the friendship she lost and the betrayal she suffered. She can see a way to start again, to learn to trust, and just maybe, find her way home again.
Orly Konig’s The Distance Home is a powerful and sparkling debut novel of second chances, friendship, and healing.
The Distance Home was originally published in 2017 by Forge.
Emma and Jillian. The two were inseparable, at home, at school, and most of all, in the stables of Jumping Frog Farm. They called themselves Horse & Heart Sisters.
Until what brought them together drove them apart.
But not even a bond forged from a mutual need for acceptance and love of horses could withstand teen jealousy. Then painful accusations and a tragic accident led to a messy cover-up that tore apart friendships and families.
Now, the only thing that can heal Emma is returning to the place where it all went wrong.
When Emma’s father dies unexpectedly, she’s forced to return to the town she left in disgrace and the people, and horses, she was ripped away from. But sixteen years of loss, guilt, and heartbreak are a heavy burden to carry. Forgiveness isn’t something Emma dreamed of deserving, but from the back of a horse, she can see more than just the friendship she lost and the betrayal she suffered. She can see a way to start again, to learn to trust, and just maybe, find her way home again.
Orly Konig’s The Distance Home is a powerful and sparkling debut novel of second chances, friendship, and healing.
The Distance Home was originally published in 2017 by Forge.
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What readers are saying ...
“Author Konig's debut novel explores the turbulent years of teenage friendship, the emotional scars of parental neglect, and the unbreakable bond between man and beast. The will appeal to readers looking for heartwarming and introspective story.”
— Booklist
“Moving effortlessly between the present and the past, Orly Konig delivers her readers a beautiful and soulful tale of one woman’s journey home ... Insightful and powerful, this is a debut not to be missed.”
— Erika Marks, author of The Last Treasure
“Orly Konig's first novel wins a blue ribbon for delving into the meaning of family and friendship, and how both bring joy and sorrow.”
— Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author
“Lovely and evocative ... Konig's writing is captivating from beginning to end.”
— Shelley Noble, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
“The Distance Home marks the arrival of an extremely talented new voice in women's fiction”
— Lori Nelson Spielman, internationally bestselling author of The Life List
“A mesmerizing debut.”
— Sarah Pekkanen, internationally bestselling author of The Perfect Neighbors
“A heartwarming, fabulous debut novel for Orly Konig! The Distance Home is a powerful, emotional story about hope, horses, and healing.”
— Lisa Verge Higgins, author of Senseless Acts of Beauty
“The Distance Home is an un-put-downable, unforgettable debut from a writer with a great storytelling voice.”
— Kristin Harmel, international bestselling author of When We Meet Again
— Booklist
“Moving effortlessly between the present and the past, Orly Konig delivers her readers a beautiful and soulful tale of one woman’s journey home ... Insightful and powerful, this is a debut not to be missed.”
— Erika Marks, author of The Last Treasure
“Orly Konig's first novel wins a blue ribbon for delving into the meaning of family and friendship, and how both bring joy and sorrow.”
— Susan Wilson, New York Times bestselling author
“Lovely and evocative ... Konig's writing is captivating from beginning to end.”
— Shelley Noble, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
“The Distance Home marks the arrival of an extremely talented new voice in women's fiction”
— Lori Nelson Spielman, internationally bestselling author of The Life List
“A mesmerizing debut.”
— Sarah Pekkanen, internationally bestselling author of The Perfect Neighbors
“A heartwarming, fabulous debut novel for Orly Konig! The Distance Home is a powerful, emotional story about hope, horses, and healing.”
— Lisa Verge Higgins, author of Senseless Acts of Beauty
“The Distance Home is an un-put-downable, unforgettable debut from a writer with a great storytelling voice.”
— Kristin Harmel, international bestselling author of When We Meet Again