The Beach House
The Beach House by Mary Alice Monroe is a reissue published by Mira Books on December 27, 2016. This 480-page novel invites readers to explore the journey of Caretta Rutledge, who returns to her Southern roots in the Carolina Lowcountry after an unexpected request from her mother. As Cara navigates her tumultuous life, she finds herself reconnecting with her past and the family beach house that holds cherished memories.
In this edition, readers will discover themes of family life, friendship, and the complexities of love. As Cara repairs the beach house and embraces her role as a “turtle lady,” she rekindles relationships and learns valuable lessons about sacrifice and forgiveness. The narrative delves into the enduring bond between mothers and daughters, offering a poignant exploration of personal growth and the significance of home.
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Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The Beach House! The most fulfilling journey is one that leads back home…
“Mary Alice Monroe is helping to redefine the beauty and magic of the Carolina Lowcountry. Every book she has written has felt like a homecoming to me.”
–Pat Conroy
Twenty years ago, Caretta Rutledge left her Southern roots far behind for a successful career as a businesswoman in Chicago. But an unusual request from her mother–coming just as her own life is spinning out of control–has Cara heading back to the scenic Lowcountry of her childhood summers.
Before long, the rhythms of the island open her heart as she repairs the family beach house, becomes a bona fide “turtle lady” and renews old acquaintances long thought lost. But it is in reconnecting with her mother that she will learn life’s most precious lessons–true love involves sacrifice, family is forever and the mistakes of the past can be forgiven.
Known for her moving characters and emotional honesty, Mary Alice Monroe brings readers a beautifully rendered story that explores the fragile yet enduring bond between mothers and daughters.
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