Through old journals and letters, Alicia uncovers the story of her ancestor, Isobell Hay , and her forbidden, tragic love for Kieran MacKenzie . This parallel narrative reveals how the threads of the past are woven into Alicia’s present. Why You Should Read It

The novel follows , an Asturian woman who, feeling lost after several personal setbacks, decides to move to Cruden Bay on the Scottish coast to renovate her grandparents' old home.

This book strikes a beautiful balance between the cozy "home renovation" trope and the emotional weight of historical secrets.