A Live Coal in the Sea

In "A Live Coal in the Sea," award-winning author Madeleine L'Engle crafts a haunting domestic drama as Camilla Dickinson confronts the troubling questions posed by her teenage granddaughter. Reliving her family's complex history, Camilla unveils the painful secrets tied to her beautiful, adulterous mother and her troubled son, exploring the choices that have shaped three generations. As she navigates the difficult process of honesty, the narrative delves into themes of acceptance and forgiveness, highlighting the lengths people will go for love and protection of family.