Mercy

Shadows of Compassion

In the heart of bustling Sydney, acclaimed journalist Emma Drake is accustomed to chasing stories—but nothing could prepare her for the enigma of “Mercy House,” a secluded refuge for survivors of unspeakable atrocities. In Mercy, Rebecca Lim weaves a gripping tapestry of redemption and moral reckoning as Emma volunteers at the remote coastal sanctuary. Beneath the comforting lull of ocean waves, she uncovers whispered confessions and fractured memories that demand both courage and empathy to heal. Lim’s evocative prose draws readers into a world where every act of kindness ripples outward, and every hidden wound yearns for the salve of truth.

Echoes of the Past

Haunted by her own family’s secrets, Emma finds herself drawn to Jameson Reed, the stoic director of Mercy House whose steadfast faith masks a lifetime of regret. Together, they navigate the fragile terrain of trauma and forgiveness, guided by the stories of those who have lost everything: a young widow rebuilding her future brick by brick, a former soldier wrestling with guilt that no medal can soothe, and a runaway child clutching only a tattered photograph. As Emma listens, each narrative threads into a larger tapestry of resilience, revealing that mercy cannot be granted until it is first understood.

Trials of the Heart

When a scandal from Mercy House’s past threatens to destroy the sanctuary—and Emma’s faith in her own convictions—she must decide which truths are worth exposing and which bonds are worth protecting. Against the backdrop of storm-lashed cliffs and candlelit vigils, Emma confronts the limits of compassion and the price of bearing witness. In a heart-wrenching climax, loyalties are tested in the crucible of crisis, and the true meaning of mercy emerges not as a gift, but as a choice.

. Rebecca Lim – award-winning Australian author born in 1982, celebrated for her profound explorations of human resilience, whose poignant narratives illuminate the transformative power of hope and empathy.