Lisa Carey writes with a keen eye for evocative atmosphere, often delving into themes of family, identity, and the intricate ties between past and present. Her literary style is characterized by lyrical prose and a deep psychological insight into her characters. Carey explores how our roots and experiences shape us, capturing universal human desires and losses. Her writing offers readers an immersive experience that resonates long after the final page.
There is an island off the west coast of Ireand called Inis Muruch--the island of the Mermaids--a world where myth is more powerful than truth, and where death is never as strong as the redemptive powers of family and love. It is here that Lisa Carey sets her lyrical and sensual first novel, weaving together the voices and lives of three generations of Irish and Irish-American women.
Twee patiënten in een psychiatrische kliniek komen tegen de achtergrond van een oud verhaal steeds verder tot elkaar.