Swan

Ever wondered if you could truly escape your past and start over? In the seemingly idyllic town of Swan, Georgia, a shocking, decades-old murder mystery resurfaces, forcing a family to confront the dark secrets they thought were buried forever. You'll follow Ginger, an archaeologist who returns home to Swan, as she unearths not just ancient artifacts but the painful truths behind her mother's suicide and a town's complicity. Discover how buried history can poison the present and how one woman's quest for answers can either heal a fractured family or tear it completely apart.

Frances Mayes is the international bestselling author of Under the Tuscan Sun, which remained on The New York Times bestseller list for over two and a half years. A poet, essayist, and novelist with a deep love for the American South, she draws upon her Georgia roots and her renowned talent for evoking a rich sense of place to create the world of Swan. Her intimate understanding of Southern culture and family secrets gives this novel its powerful and authentic voice.