From the New York Times bestselling author Sarah McCoy, a compulsive, sun-splashed voyage of self-discovery with a wealthy divorcee and her two headstrong daughters in 1970s Mustique, the worldβs most exclusive private island, where Princess Margaret and Mick Jagger were regulars and long-held secrets are the buried treasures.
Praise for Mustique Island
πAMAZON Best Book of the Month Pick for Literature & Fiction
πBOOKBUB Best Book of Spring Pick
πTown & Country Best Book of May Pick
πVeranda MagazineΒ Best New Book of Summer PickΒ
πVox Magazine Pick of May
“If youβve ever wanted to slip into a picture by Slim Aarons, renowned photographer of elites on continuous vacations, now is your chance. McCoyβs gorgeous novel takes place on the Caribbean island of Mustique in the 1970s, a getaway for Princess Margaret…”
β The Washington PostΒ
“Historical fiction lovers will luxuriate in a trip toΒ Mustique Island, Sarah McCoyβs latest novel about a 1970s enclave, and a mother and herΒ daughters who find their new beginnings there. McCoyβs created a big-hearted, enchanting gem.β
βΒ Laura Dave, #1 New York Times bestselling author ofΒ The Last Thing He Told Me
“I am utterly charmed by the characters, the writing, the sunshine, and the way Sarah McCoy seamlessly blends fact and fiction.Β Mustique IslandΒ is an immersive delight and a welcome ray of light.”
βΒ Jane Green,Β New York TimesΒ bestselling author ofΒ Sister Stardust
“As soon as I opened this gorgeous novel and sailed with Willy May to the picture-perfect island of Mustique, I was entranced. A moving exploration of the bonds of love and motherhood,Β Mustique IslandΒ is my new favorite Sarah McCoy novel…and the best book I’ve read this year. Pair this novel with a Pink Lady cocktail–made with roselle hibiscus, ginger, and cloves–for a blissful, literary escape.β
βΒ Amanda Ward,Β New York TimesΒ bestselling author ofΒ The Jetsetters
“It’s the early 1970s, and it’s perfectly acceptable to name-drop visiting royalty, whether rock (Mick Jagger) or Windsor (Princess Margaret)… sun-drenched and frequently frothy, McCoy’s underlying tale of women-in-crisis who claw their way back to strength carries sobering messages about the importance of family loyalty and resiliency.”
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βSarah McCoy’s Mustique Island is a sun-kissed mother-daughter story set against the backdrop of the titular private island.β
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βMustique Island by Sarah McCoy is an absolute dream come true for literary enthusiasts.”
β Lone Star Lit
“If youβre looking forward to a summer of beach books, Mustique Island is the perfect tropical treat to whet your appetite.”
β The Augusta Chronicle
“I know weβre not supposed to judge books by their coversβbut this one makes my eyes so happy. When I pulled my early copy of Mustique Island from its envelope, I gasped. Look at it: The punchy, beachy colors! The glamorous, 70βs vibe! That typeface. Even better, Sarah McCoy has the storytelling chops to make the inside as lovely as the outside.”
β Mary Laura Philpott, bestselling author of Bomb Shelter and Emmy-winning Nashville Public Television host
“Readers will embrace Sarah McCoy’s heartfelt, thoughtful story of mothers and daughters, desire and identity amid the circus life of Mustique Island that asks the questions: what do we owe one another, and what do we owe ourselves?β
Β βTherese Anne Fowler, New York Times bestselling author ofΒ A Good Neighborhood
“Glamorous, scandalous, and wholly immersive in a way that will keep you turning pages long after the sun has set,Β Mustique IslandΒ is a captivating story of mothers and daughters told with adventurous spiritΒ and heart. Toss this in your beach bag and your summer reading is set.β
βΒ Steven Rowley,Β bestselling author ofΒ The Guncle
βI loved every minute of my trip to glorious Mustique Islandβ¦ Sarah McCoyβs writing is just like the islandβ so warm and luscious. It lets you feel the warm breeze on your skin and has you rooting for the fabulous Willy May, such a beautifully drawn, strong woman. I couldnβt wait to jump back into this fascinating world each night.β
β Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls