Family secrets haunt the Sinclair clan from "summary" of We Were Liars Deluxe Edition by E. Lockhart
The Sinclairs are a wealthy and privileged family, living on a private island off the coast of Massachusetts. They may seem perfect on the surface, but beneath the facade lies a web of dark secrets that threaten to tear them apart. These secrets have been carefully hidden for years, passed down through generations, haunting each member of the family in different ways.
The family patriarch, Harris Sinclair, is a controlling and manipulative figure who exerts his power over his children and grandchildren. His strict rules and expectations create a sense of fear and unease within the family, driving them to keep their secrets buried deep inside. His wife, Tipper, is a passive figure who turns a blind eye to his behavior, choosing to maintain the illusion of a perfect family rather than confront the truth.
The Sinclair children – Cadence, Mirren, and Johnny – are burdened by the weight of their family's past. They struggle to break free from the legacy of lies and deception that has been passed down to them, each carrying their own guilt and shame. Cadence, the narrator of the story, is particularly haunted by the events of her fifteenth summer, when a tragic accident left her with amnesia and a sense of deep loss.
As Cadence begins to piece together the fragments of her memory, she uncovers the truth behind the accident and the secrets that have been kept from her. The revelation shakes the foundation of the Sinclair family, exposing the cracks in their perfect facade and forcing them to confront their past. But the truth comes at a cost, threatening to destroy the family bonds that have kept them together for so long.
In the end, the Sinclairs must decide whether to continue living in the shadow of their secrets or to face the truth and find a way to move forward. But the ghosts of the past linger on the island, haunting them at every turn and reminding them of the sins that have been committed in the name of family loyalty.
