The Lola Quartet by Emily St John Mandel

Set against the backdrop of a sweltering Florida summer, this gripping novel weaves a tale of mystery and redemption as it follows Gavin, a disgraced journalist, who returns to his hometown after losing his job. As he reconnects with his former high school jazz bandmates, he becomes entangled in a web of secrets and lies that have haunted them for a decade. Driven by the discovery of a photograph suggesting he has a daughter he never knew, Gavin's quest for the truth unravels a series of events that challenge the bonds of friendship and the consequences of past decisions.

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