A stunning first novel that explores the lives of women in a closed seaside settlement and their struggle for independence in a society that restricts their rights.
Colette returns to her native little town in Irish Donegal to set things right with her family after leaving for another man. However, her presence brings no joy—especially to her husband, who deprives her of the ability to see her children. And outside the window, it’s 1994—divorces in Ireland are still banned…