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LINEAGE – A Novel
A sweeping multi-generational story set on the shores of Cape Cod.
Book Description
Set against the wild shores of Cape Cod, Lineage follows three generations of women whose lives are shaped by a single seaside home and the secrets it carries. A young navigator fighting for her place in a man’s world, a rising chef determined to build something of her own, and a modern surgeon drawn back to the Cape to face what she’s tried to outrun—each woman must confront identity, love, and belonging in her own turbulent era.
Their lives, intertwined across a century, reveal how family can anchor us, challenge us, and ultimately guide us toward who we’re meant to become. Sweeping and deeply compelling, Lineage is a novel about reinvention, resilience, and the bonds that refuse to break. It is a testament to the women who weather the storms—and build something enduring in their wake.
A beautiful, moving story about how our ancestors guide who we become.
Three generations of women who weather the storms—and build something enduring in their wake.
About the Author
D. J. Douglas is a California-based physician and novelist who grew up being shaped by the tides and wild shores of Cape Cod. Her work explores women’s resilience, identity, and the invisible threads linking generations.
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