Mustique Island

In Sarah McCoy's vibrant novel set in the sun-drenched 1970s, former beauty queen Willy May Michael arrives at the exclusive Mustique Island, a retreat favored by the wealthy and famous, including Princess Margaret. Seeking a fresh start and a stronger bond with her two wayward daughters, Willy May builds a new life in an elegant beach house, only to find herself entwined in the island's glamorous yet shadowy social scene. As her daughters—Hilly, a model, and Joanne, a musician—join her, they uncover the complex realities hidden beneath Mustique's luxurious facade, leading to unexpected twists in their mother-daughter relationship.