Sweetgrass

In "Sweetgrass," Mary Alice Monroe explores the challenges faced by the Blakely family, who have called a historic tract of land in South Carolina home for eight generations. As rising taxes and encroaching development threaten their beloved property, the family grapples with the possibility of losing the one thing that unites them. This poignant narrative delves into themes of hope, acceptance, and the transformative power of forgiveness as the Blakelys strive to build a new future amidst the looming crisis.