The Women of Pearl Island

Set on a secluded island off the British coast, The Women of Pearl Island is a moving and evocative story of family secrets, natural wonders and a mystery spanning decades. When Tartelin answers an ad for a personal assistant, she doesn't know what to expect from her new employer, Marianne, an eccentric elderly woman. Marianne lives on a remote island that her family has owned for generations, and for decades her only companions have been butterflies and tightly held memories of her family. But there are some memories Marianne would rather forget, such as when the island was commandeered by the British government during WWII and her family was forced to leave. Unbeknownst to everyone, Marianne stayed behind and witnessed an event that would change the course of her life. Now, if Marianne can trust Tartelin with her family's story, she might finally be able face the long-buried secrets of her past that have kept her isolated for far too long.