Young boy drowns in neighbors pond

Fiction - Two women, best of friends and neighbors, one has the others children over and the young boy goes out and drowns in the pond. Story deals with the guilt and shattering emotions and effect on friendship. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Could you be thinking of A Map of the World by Jane Hamilton?

Oh yes and thank you so much :)

You are quite welcome! Always glad to help someone find a "lost" book.