First published 2023
Crow Mary follows the story of Mary Harmon, a young widow struggling to rebuild her life after a devastating loss. Haunted by her past, Mary retreats to the remote Georgia Lowcountry, where she takes a job as a caretaker on a sprawling plantation. As she navigates the complex dynamics of the Gullah community, Mary is drawn into a web of secrets that will test her resolve and challenge her understanding of justice, forgiveness, and the power of the human spirit.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century, family-drama, african-american-historical-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, grief, small-town
Setting: Georgia Lowcountry
Period: 21st-century
348 pages · Hardcover · Atria Books