The beach house - mary alice monroe

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 The most fulfilling journey is one that leads back home.

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 lifes 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.