First published 2002
Drawn to the rugged beauty of a tiny French island, a young woman finds herself caught up in the tangled lives of its secretive residents. As she unravels the island's hidden past, she must confront her own desires and the shocking truths that threaten to tear the community apart. Joanne Harris weaves a spellbinding story of loyalty, betrayal, and the power of the sea to both destroy and heal.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, secrets
Setting: France
368 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow