
Diane Chamberlain
7 SeriesDiane Chamberlain is an American novelist known for her romantic fiction, focusing on relationships, both romantic and familial. She began her writing career while waiting in a doctor's office, completing her first novel after four years. Prior to her success as an author, Chamberlain worked as a psychotherapist.
In "The Secret Life of Ceecee Wilkes," originally published as "The Lost Daughter" and "A Beautiful Lie," Ceecee assumes the identity of a missing woman, Eve, to escape her troubled past. She marries Eve's husband, Tim, and raises their daughter, Genevieve, while concealing her true identity. Years later, as Genevieve uncovers the truth, Ceecee's carefully constructed life begins to unravel. Diane Chamberlain's gripping narrative explores themes of deception, identity, and the lengths one will go to protect a family. "Cypress Point," also known as "The Shadow Wife," delves into similar themes of hidden truths and the impact of secrets on familial bonds.