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Name: The shore
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: Sara Taylor

In the rolling wetlands and oyster‑shell roads of a small group of islands off Virginia’s coast, Sara Taylor chronicles the lives of generations of women who have lived, fled, and returned. Through interconnected narratives, the novel explores the stark contrasts between the wealthy and destitute families that call the shore home, revealing both the hardships and small miracles that shape this close‑knit community. Themes of identity, legacy, and the ties that bind people to place and each other weave together across the decades.

First publish date: 2015

Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Family Saga

Authors: Sara Taylor

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