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In a secluded coastal hamlet, the arrival of two enigmatic outsiders threatens to disrupt the delicate balance of a community already grappling with climate uncertainty, political unrest, and domestic turmoil. This gripping tale, woven by the National Book Award-winning author of Three Junes, introduces a cast of unforgettable characters born from Julia Glass's fertile imagination.
Set a decade hence in the historic Vigil Harbor, we witness a surge of marital discord amongst the sailing set, a marine biologist's despair at the world's state, a scorned wife's vengeful plotting, and the renowned architect Austin Kepner's obsession with constructing homes to withstand increasingly violent storms. Austin's stepson, Brecht, has abandoned his New York studies and returned home, having narrowly escaped one of the terrorist acts that have become as commonplace as hurricanes.
Into this fraught atmosphere step two strangers: a marooned traveller with a subversive allure and a widow investigating her former lover's connection to Austin—a woman who may have been more than merely human. These newcomers and their clandestine motives converge in an incident that imperils lives—including Brecht's—with far-reaching consequences for the entire town.
Vigil Harbor showcases Julia Glass at the pinnacle of her craft, deftly intertwining multiple narratives and intricate plot threads. The result is a masterful exploration of mortal desires and fears intersecting with the eternal mysteries of both the deep sea and the human heart.
Book ISBN: | 9781101873588 |
Book Author: | Julia Glass |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Anchor Books |
Book Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
Book Dimensions: | 132 x 203 x 28 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-04-25 |
Book Pagination: | 416 pages |
Book Weight: | 298g |
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