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Penelope Keeling, the daughter of a famous painter, has lived a rich and eventful life — a bohemian childhood split between London and Cornwall, an unhappy wartime marriage, and a passionate love affair with the man she truly loved. She raised three children and learned to accept them for who they really are. But even in retirement, Penelope’s fierce independence and boundless energy won’t let her settle quietly.
When she discovers that her most cherished possession — her father’s painting The Shell Seekers — is now worth a small fortune, Penelope faces a difficult decision.
Will she be able to make the right choice to protect her family’s harmony… and stay true to herself?
A heartwarming and poignant novel about love, art, family, and the choices that shape a life.