The Endless Beach: A Novel

In The Endless Beach, Jenny Colgan once again returns to the island of Mure and the delightful cast of characters from The Cafe by the Sea. Picking up where Café left off, Flora MacKenzie must now navigate the treacherous waters of her new relationship with Joel, while minding her floundering cafe and catering two wedding receptions. At the same time, Joel must confront issues from his childhood before he loses the only person that matters to him. Saif, the Syrian refugee doctor, rejoices when he is reunited his young sons, but faces the effects of war on them without any clue whether his beloved wife and the boys’ mother is alive or dead. The feelings he shares with his friend, Lorna, only complicate matters. In the background of all of this is Mure Island’s first gay wedding and the repeated sightings of a magical narwhal.

Here, Colgan provides a cozy novel perfect for curling up with a warm drink and a soft blanket. For those familiar with The Cafe by the Sea, they will feel like they are among old friends once again.