Painter Honor Dillon has made a life for herself and her three daughters-Regis, Agnes, and Cecilia-at Star of the Sea Academy on the magical Connecticut shore. Here she teaches art at the convent school's beautiful seaside campus, over which Honor's sister-in-law, mother superior Bernadette Ignatius, keeps a benevolent and watchful eye. No one could have foreseen the day rebellious Regis would come home with the stunning news that she was getting married. Nor could anyone have guessed how that sudden announcement would soon change all their lives forever.
"With deft style, Rice delicately handles heartbreak and redemption, once again pleasing her fans with her latest story about the inhabitants of her beloved shore town."
--Booklist--
"This potent brew of love and longing has echoes of Colleen McCullough' s 1977 Australian saga the Thorn Birds...set among contemporary Irish-Americans. Rice writes compellingly about familydynamics...One of those books you'll be longing to carve out time to read."
--USA Today--
"Sandcastles has all the rice elements, family and conflict, love and heartbreak, redemption and forgiveness. The characters are unique, interesting, and the backdrops are magnificent. A deeply satisfying and emotional read."
--Romance Reviews Today--