Description
Driftwood Tides by Gina Holmes is a contemporary fiction novel about grief, family secrets, and unexpected connections. Holton, devastated by the sudden death of his wife Adele, isolates himself in a life of seclusion, spending his days crafting driftwood sculptures and numbing his pain with alcohol. His world shifts when Libby, a twenty-three-year-old claiming to be a friend of Adele’s, appears seeking work. Holton soon discovers Libby is actually his late wife’s illegitimate daughter, given up for adoption without his knowledge. As they navigate the complex truths of Adele’s past, Holton and Libby form an unlikely bond, confronting loss, identity, and forgiveness along the way. Set against a backdrop of emotional healing and self-discovery, this story explores the ways love and understanding can emerge from grief, and how family can be found in unexpected places.
Ideal for readers of heartfelt contemporary fiction and character-driven family dramas.
