The Summer Girls by Mary Alice Monroe
Summer has officially arrived. Time for a beach read! So, so many authors from which to choose, but let's start with Monroe's newest release. If you have read any of her previous works, you know that she is an active conservationist-an expert in the many facets of sea turtles. Once again, Monroe's love of ocean creatures is at the center of this story-this time an astonishing dolphin that helps to heal old wounds.
Eighty-year-old Marietta Muir (Mamaw) invites her three granddaughters to spend the whole summer at the ancestral home, Sea Breeze, located in South Carolina's Lowcountry near Charleston. Armed with a hidden agenda, she longs for the days when the girls spent carefree days on the beaches together years ago. First to arrive is Carson from L.A.-an unemployed photographer, broke, restless and eager to accept the invitation. Dora, the eldest, finds her life in turmoil. Once a beautiful woman, her husband, Cal, has left their spacious Victorian home unable to deal with their son Nate's autism. Harper then arrives from New York City. The youngest sister is a delicate beauty controlled by overbearing Georgiana. Born to three different mothers, the girls shared the same father, Parker, Marietta's deceased son. Over-indulged, irresponsible, and an alcoholic, Marietta fears that the sins of her son will torment his daughters' lives forever.
This is the first book of a trilogy, focusing on Carson. Her love of the ocean leads to her encounter with an amazing dolphin. Marine biologist, Blake, becomes a love interest. This airy, light, breezy plot also offers the reader an insight into the world of autism and how an incredible ocean mammal opens up all sorts of possibilities in a child's life. Soon you realize that sisterhood is complex, secrets perhaps should stay hidden, and forgiveness is easier said than done. Anticipation of the next two books takes hold and you just might learn some interesting facts along the way.
Relax, close your eyes, feel the sea spray, and enjoy this book oozing Southern charm.
Summer has officially arrived. Time for a beach read! So, so many authors from which to choose, but let's start with Monroe's newest release. If you have read any of her previous works, you know that she is an active conservationist-an expert in the many facets of sea turtles. Once again, Monroe's love of ocean creatures is at the center of this story-this time an astonishing dolphin that helps to heal old wounds.Eighty-year-old Marietta Muir (Mamaw) invites her three granddaughters to spend the whole summer at the ancestral home, Sea Breeze, located in South Carolina's Lowcountry near Charleston. Armed with a hidden agenda, she longs for the days when the girls spent carefree days on the beaches together years ago. First to arrive is Carson from L.A.-an unemployed photographer, broke, restless and eager to accept the invitation. Dora, the eldest, finds her life in turmoil. Once a beautiful woman, her husband, Cal, has left their spacious Victorian home unable to deal with their son Nate's autism. Harper then arrives from New York City. The youngest sister is a delicate beauty controlled by overbearing Georgiana. Born to three different mothers, the girls shared the same father, Parker, Marietta's deceased son. Over-indulged, irresponsible, and an alcoholic, Marietta fears that the sins of her son will torment his daughters' lives forever.
This is the first book of a trilogy, focusing on Carson. Her love of the ocean leads to her encounter with an amazing dolphin. Marine biologist, Blake, becomes a love interest. This airy, light, breezy plot also offers the reader an insight into the world of autism and how an incredible ocean mammal opens up all sorts of possibilities in a child's life. Soon you realize that sisterhood is complex, secrets perhaps should stay hidden, and forgiveness is easier said than done. Anticipation of the next two books takes hold and you just might learn some interesting facts along the way.
Relax, close your eyes, feel the sea spray, and enjoy this book oozing Southern charm.
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