Books like Trespass by Grace Dane Mazur

On the Gifford family’s farm, Maggie Gifford encounters a strange visitor in her laundry tub, sparking an unexpected offer that unsettles her domestic routine. The unusual presence disrupts her annual family reunion on the shore of southeastern Massachusetts. Within this setting, Maggie’s hidden affection for her cousin Jake—a remittance man and mail‑order minister—adds another layer of tension. Jake, who tenders his beautiful gardens as tributes to Maggie, faces an unnamed threat when his gardens are poisoned, jeopardizing the bond he and Maggie share. The novel explores the intertwined dynamics of middle‑class families, domestic life, and the blurred boundaries between neighbor and stranger. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Rhode Island‑style coastal farmland, where traditional family values intersect with unusual romantic entanglements and mysterious intrusions.

First publish date: 1998