Absolution

Discover the gripping tale of Absolution by Regina Buttner, a powerful exploration of trauma, guilt, and the quest for redemption. Published in 2020, this compelling novel spans 256 pages and delves into the life of Jeanie, a woman haunted by the memories of a sexual assault during her college years. Believing she is to blame for the attack, Jeanie is determined to protect her traditional Catholic family from the truth about her pregnancy and the drastic measures she took to hide it.

As years pass, Jeanie's husband, Greg, remains oblivious to her past, viewing her as the innocent partner he hastily married to defy his overbearing mother. Set against the backdrop of the Seattle dot-com boom, Absolution unravels the complexities of love, trust, and the scars that linger long after the trauma. Join Jeanie on her journey of self-discovery and healing in this thought-provoking fiction that will resonate with readers seeking deeper understanding and empathy.