Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
14.04.2026
Verlag
Virtual SerenitySeitenzahl
308
Maße (L/B/H)
21.6/14/1.8 cm
Gewicht
437 g
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9798994997819
A gripping coming-of-age mystery set in 1958 Asbury Park, New Jersey, about a determined Catholic schoolgirl who risks everything to uncover a secret and claim a future of her own. Sixteen-year-old Ivy Jean Munroe longs to escape the rigid confines of her Catholic school and the narrow life mapped out for her. Inspired by the fearless women of espionage novels, Ivy dreams of becoming a detective, an ambition dismissed by her parents and impossible from within the walls of St. Teresa's. When Ivy stumbles upon a secret tied to the school's domineering head nun, she sees an unexpected opportunity. Teaming up with Stella, the resident troublemaker, Ivy forms an unlikely alliance to uncover the truth. But as their investigation deepens, so do the risks. In a world governed by strict rules, unspoken power, and dangerous loyalties, some secrets are not meant to be exposed. Set against the vivid backdrop of mid-century Asbury Park, this coming-of-age mystery blends suspense with richly observed historical detail. At its heart is a story about female ambition, moral courage, and the cost of defying expectations in a time when girls were taught to stay silent. Perfect for readers who enjoy historical fiction with mystery elements, strong female protagonists, and emotionally resonant storytelling, Whispers of Sea Glass explores faith, rebellion, and the quiet bravery it takes to choose one's own path. For readers who enjoyed We Had a Hunch by Tom Ryan, or Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys.
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