A literary novel of family drama, island life, and social conflict, Coastliners follows Mado, a young woman who returns to the small island of Le Devin off the coast of Brittany after years away and finds a place divided by old rivalries, local loyalties, and unresolved memories. At the center of the story are the tensions between two communities on the island, the fragile lives of the fishing village, and Mado’s attempt to reclaim both a home and a future in a landscape shaped by resentment, superstition, and economic decline. Blending contemporary fiction with community drama and a strong sense of place, the novel will appeal to readers interested in character-driven stories, coastal settings, family history, and the uneasy line between belonging and exile.
Author: Joanne Harris
Publisher: Doubleday
Publication year: 2002
Pages: 479
