Sarah McCoy's Mustique Island will sweep you away to the rich and colorful island of Mustique in the Caribbean during the 1970s. Mustique is tucked into the southernmost curve of the Caribbean, a private island that has become a haven for the wealthy and privileged. Its owner is the eccentric British playboy Colin Tennant, who is determined to turn this speck of white sand into a luxurious neo-colonial retreat for his rich friends and into a royal court in exile for the Queen’s rebellious sister, Princess Margaret—one where Her Royal Highness can skinny dip, party, and entertain lovers away from the public eye. This book has so many layers: how mothers and daughters understand each other and how social status changes the way we treat each other, with plenty of pop culture mixed in along the way. And of course—cocktails!
I had the honor of interviewing New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author—and kindred spirit—Sarah McCoy on our podcast. Sarah's research was extensive. She takes so much care with her work and introduces her complicated characters into the world with a lot of empathy for their situations.
Listen to the episode below:
—Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Sunflower Sisters
—Booklist
Sarah also put together an amazing playlist for readers:
There's also a fantastic press kit on her website that contains a character list and all of the wonderful praise for the book. This is a great document for book clubs. Take a look here.
Sarah also shared a video from the 70's that was taken on Mustique Island. You may even see some characters from the book! Watch it here.
And, Sarah's Pinterest board is full of inspiration from the book. Super fun!
Mustique Island is on sale May 10, 2022.
LibraryReads votes are due April 1st.
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-Lainey
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