Between Tides

Between Tides by Angel Khoury is a historical novel published by Dzanc Books in July 2022. This 304-page book is written in English and unfolds across the contrasting landscapes of Cape Cod and North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Set in the 1890s and 1940s, the narrative begins with a man who abandons his wife and his role as keeper of the Chatham Beach Lifesaving Station to start anew in Cape Hatteras, creating a ripple effect that impacts generations.

Readers will find a rich exploration of family dynamics and the enduring nature of love as the story follows his daughter, who, while en route to serve in World War II with the Red Cross, encounters her father’s first wife, Blythe. This meeting rekindles buried memories of courtship, loss, and the gradual disappearance of her husband. Through the lens of historical fiction, Between Tides delves into themes of war, women’s experiences, and the complexities of familial bonds, offering a poignant reflection on how absence can shape love and identity.