The Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah

Another great novel from this author. Magic Hour is the story of Dr. Julia Cates, once one of the most respected child psychologists in the country. Now, after a terrible tragedy involving a previous client, Julie is hounded by journalists, she has lost her confidence and her career is spiraling out of control.

One day Julia gets a call from her sister who is the chief of police in a small town in Washington state. In this small town surrounded by miles of forests, a small child has inexplicably wandered out of the woods, completely alone, completely isolated and fearful.  This feral little girl doesn't speak, or seem to even understand, English. 

Jumping at the chance to escape the chaos and scandal enveloping her own life, she heads to Washington to help her sister with this case and unravel the mystery of the strange little girl that she calls "Alice". In helping this tiny, lost child, she is able to rebuild the ruins of her own life and career.

A marvelous book full of mystery, scandal, family, and discovery.