The Beach Trees

The story explores the profound impact of loss on family dynamics through Julie Holt, who grapples with her sister's disappearance since childhood. As an adult, she forms a protective bond with a struggling artist resembling her sister, initiating a journey of healing. This friendship guides her to a hurricane-ravaged house on the Gulf Coast, where she uncovers family stories that connect her to her past, ultimately confronting the grief that has shaped her life.