Super Short Summary

In the winter of 1995, the Thomas family vacations on the Caribbean island of Saint X, where their eldest daughter, Alison, goes missing and is found dead. Years later, Claire, Alison’s younger sister, crosses paths with Clive, once a suspect in Alison’s death. Claire seeks answers while Clive attempts to repair his life. The novel focuses on themes of class, privilege, and the lingering impact of Alison’s death. This book discusses the death of a child, sexual violence, and substance abuse.