Lumina pe care am pierdut-o

Lucy and Gabe meet as students at Columbia University. The date is September 11, 2001. That day leads them to seek lives that help others. They meet again a year later and fall in love. But their work soon takes them down different paths. Gabe works in the Middle East as a photojournalist. He reports news through photos. Lucy builds a career in television in New York.

Their bond lasts thirteen years, though they live far apart. Dreams and desire shape their lives, as do jealousy and betrayal. In the end, Lucy faces a painful choice. This love story takes place in modern times. It looks at first love and its lasting hold. How much do choices shape a life? How much lies beyond our control? The book also weighs a settled life's safety against an uncertain love.

Jill Santopolo studied English literature at Columbia University. She holds a master's in writing for children. She earned it at Vermont College of Fine Arts. She also holds a certificate in intellectual property rights. She earned it at New York University. She is editorial director at Philomel Books. The firm is part of Penguin Young Readers Group. Her work for children includes Alec Flint and Sparkle Spa. It also includes the personalised Follow Your Heart books. Rights to publish this novel have sold in 31 countries.

Ana Andreescu translated this edition from The light we lost. The book is part of the FICTION CONNECTION series.