The Box

A Novel

By: Cathelina Duvert

Narrated by: A.M. Elizabeth Kay

Cathelina Duvert’s debut novel The Box is a soulful exploration of resilience, forgiveness, and the transformative journey of healing.

Estranged from her family, grappling with pressures at work, and trapped in the suffocating grip of depression as a result of childhood trauma, magazine executive Mia Hill tries to claw her way out of despair. But her life unravels when she stumbles across a note hidden inside a painting gifted to her by her late mother. Unresolved questions about her mother’s past and their complicated relationship emerge within the delicate scrawl of her mother’s hand, compelling Mia to embark on a soul-stirring journey that ends with a truth for which she may be wholly unprepared.

Meanwhile, Mia’s work coincidentally leads her to meet the handsome artist behind her mother’s painting, and as their bond deepens, she is astonished by how his masterful works provide startling insights into her psyche. Mia wrestles with her newfound feelings for him and the mundane relationship she has been stuck in for five years. Caught between devotion to her boyfriend and the allure of the artist, Mia questions past and present choices while struggling to untangle conflicting feelings about her mother.

Will learning her mother’s secrets finally sink Mia deeper into a depression from which she will be unable to come out?

Fans of Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson and Maame by Jessica George will enjoy the raw emotions laid bare in this gripping narrative.

Content Warning: This audiobook contains strong language, explicit intimate scenes, and depicts characters dealing with depression and suicide ideation. Listener discretion is advised.

©2024 Cathelina Duvert (P)2025 Cathelina Duvert

Beautifully Written and Deeply Moving

This story pulled me in from the very beginning. I found myself eager to reach the end; not because I wanted it to be over, but because I had to know what would happen. The descriptive language made it easy to visualize every moment and feel every emotion. I laughed, smiled, and truly connected with the characters. Toward the end, I even cried. The way everything came together: family, depression, and hope was beautifully done. Such a powerful message and moving read. Highly recommend!