They fight, cry, share their stories, however raw and painful, and talk about everything and anything. They kayak, ride bikes, watch turtles, meet at midnight and completely totally fall head over heels for each other. With no promises between them for anything more than the four weeks ahead, Miah shows Claudine all the wonderful, hidden and beautiful places on the island. After all, they will only see each other for a month, while both still on the island.Ĭlaudine has had other boyfriends, but this is something different. Even though she vowed she wouldn’t fall for him. And then she meets Jeremiah, or Miah for short. While staying in a family member’s home, she plans on researching her women descendants, and maybe even plan for a new book.Ĭlaudine is angry at her father, misses her best friend Sas, and is also wondering about a guy at school she’s finally had the courage to speak to, but had to leave behind.īut she also knows her mum needs her, and Claudine soon realises she needs her own time to work through her father’s betrayal. Mum has special memories there and it’s just the place to think about their futures. This island is special to her (author) mother, as this is where her family hails from. Fleeing the wreckage, Claudine and her mum hole up on a remote Georgia Island to lick their wounds. Her 18th summer tests her own strength as her world caves in, her family falling apart. Claudine Henry comes from a long line of strong, amazing women.
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