The Island Home: Uplifting Novel to Brighten Your Life in 2021 - Perfect for Beach Reading, Book Clubs & Relaxation

This is the author's third book and it is also the third book of hers I have read. I have loved them all, and this one is no exception.Lorna lives with her daughter in London. She fled there when she was not much older than Ella herself, and has no wish to go back to Kip, the remote Scottish island where she grew up. However, circumstances demand it, so she reluctantly goes back.Alice lives on Kip and loves it. She came from the mainland but she has a good marriage, a lovely daughter and good friends, of all ages.When Lorna and Ella visit Kip, the past and present collide.This is a beautifully written book about love, friendship, forgiveness and community. The author has a wonderful gift of storytelling. I became completely immersed in the Kip community and it made me wish that there was a community like that around me. Yes, everyone knows your business, but everyone is there for each other too.Just lovely.5 stars from me.