-Finding yourself when secrets fall away. In 1959, Margo's parents break their promise, leaving her behind for another archaeological dig. She is sent to California to spend her junior year with a great uncle she's only met once. Her parents' interests remain buried in ancient ruins, but Margo begins to discover herself beneath a lifetime of family secrets. For the first time, she has a close circle of friends, a blooming romance, and an academic future. But a struggle between herself, the past, and her parents test all she has learned. This is a wholesome book for all ages-a book you can give to your granddaughter or grandmother.