Book guide
Lucy by the Sea
In lockdown by the sea, Lucy and William face the past they never left behind.
Genre and trope pairingsContemporary FictionSmall townContemporary FictionSelf-discoveryContemporary FictionGrief journeyLiterarySmall townLiterarySelf-discoveryLiteraryGrief journey
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About Lucy by the Sea
As the pandemic begins, Lucy Barton’s ex-husband William takes her from Manhattan to a rented house on the Maine coast. Weeks stretch into months, forcing them to sit with isolation, grief, family worries and the enduring bonds that connect people even after love changes shape.
Reading signals
- Spice
- None
- Darkness
- Balanced
- Pacing
- Slow
Series
Amgash / Lucy Barton · Book 4 of 5
Content warnings
- death
- miscarriage
- pandemic
- infidelity
- racism (discussion)
- political violence (discussion)
