Deeper than the Ocean

A Pulitzer Prize-winning author delivers a multigenerational novel exploring the enduring power of a mother’s love, family secrets, and personal discovery. When Mara Denis travels to the Canary Islands to research her ancestors, she uncovers a surprising connection to a historic shipwreck and a family mystery that reshapes her understanding of her heritage. Spanning from early 20th-century Canary Islands and Cuba to modern-day New York and Key West, this beautifully written story weaves history, love, and mystery into an engaging saga.