Missing Lucile: Memories of the Grandmother I Never Knew (Shannon Ravenel Books)

The Missing Person is a captivating and heartwarming tale of one woman's quest to uncover her grandmother's hidden past.

Suzanne Berne, the daughter of an elderly and ailing father, sets out to fill in the silhouette of her grandmother Lucile Kroger, who died young and left behind a legacy of loss.

Through vintage photographs and a box of old keepsakes, Berne discovers her grandmother's life story, from her turn-of-the-century Cincinnati childhood to her tenure as treasurer of her father's huge company.

Along the way, she uncovers the function of family history and how it can explain the inexplicable - how we came to be ourselves.

This poignant and thought-provoking book is a must-read for anyone who has ever wondered about their own family's missing person.