Mollie On The Shore

A Moonlit Harbor of Secrets

In Mollie on the Shore, Elizabeth Jeffrey transports us to the rugged Cornish coastline where golden sands meet storm-lashed cliffs and hidden caves whisper of a past that refuses to stay buried. Young Mollie Cartwright, fresh from the bustle of London life, arrives in the sleepy fishing village of Port Wendon to recover from heartbreak and the weight of family expectations. Yet the moment she steps off the train, she senses that this remote community holds more than simple tranquility—ancient legends, long-guarded betrayals, and a mysterious painting tucked away in the windswept manor overlooking the bay.

Currents of Hope and Betrayal

As Mollie settles into her aunt’s creaking cottage, she befriends a cast of vividly drawn locals: the gruff lighthouse keeper with his haunted gaze, the spirited schoolteacher who journals the village’s folklore, and the taciturn artist who once painted Mollie’s mother before her untimely death. When the fiercely independent Mollie discovers a series of letters hidden in the lighthouse tower, she unwittingly awakens old rivalries—and uncovers clues that link her own family’s secrets to a tragedy that rocked Port Wendon decades before. Torn between loyalty to her aunt and the thrill of unearthing the truth, Mollie must navigate a web of half-truths and shifting allegiances under the ever-present shadow of the tide.

Anchored by Love and Forgiveness

Mollie on the Shore is an emotionally rich saga of love’s endurance and the courage it takes to forgive—even when forgiveness seems impossible. Elizabeth Jeffrey’s lyrical prose evokes the briny tang of sea spray and the soft glow of lanterns swinging in the twilight, creating a sense of place that feels as tactile as a weathered fishing net. As storms rage both in the sky and in Mollie’s heart, she learns that healing often begins when we confront the darkness we most fear—and that sometimes, we must let go of the past to find our own voice.

.Elizabeth Jeffrey is a bestselling author of evocative historical and contemporary sagas, celebrated for her richly atmospheric settings, multi-generational family dramas, and unforgettable heroines who find strength in the most unexpected places.