Die Meerfrau

The classic in a new edition – by the author of the international bestseller "The Beekeeper." An idyllic island off the coast of South Carolina: When Jessie returns to her old hometown after many years because her mother needs her, she is relieved to be separated from her husband Hugh for a few weeks. Jessie loves Hugh, but on Egret Island – amidst the beautiful swamps and tidal creeks – she meets Brother Thomas, a monk who is about to take his vows. The two are increasingly drawn to each other, and Jessie finds in this relationship the strength to uncover the truth about her father's accidental death, ultimately discovering healing and a freedom that feels overwhelmingly right.