Charleston

In her lyrical debut, Margaret Bradham Thornton weaves a haunting tale of love and longing set in Charleston's high society. After a decade away as an art historian in London, Eliza Poinsett unexpectedly reconnects with her childhood love, Henry, during a wedding in the English countryside and again in her hometown. As she navigates her feelings amid the backdrop of stately homes and rich landscapes, Eliza must confront the question of whether she can return to a past that continues to shape her. This evocative novel explores the complexities of love and the concept of home, challenging the notion of whether we can ever truly go back.