For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. She's barefoot and wild, unfit for polite society. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. This is a story of resilience, the mystery of family, and the transformative power of love.

Why We Picked It: Because Owens has created something magical—a mystery that's also a love letter to the natural world and a powerful story about survival against all odds. Kya's journey from abandoned child to strong woman resonates with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider, while the lush descriptions of the marsh make nature itself a character.

Details: • Author: Delia Owens • Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: March 30, 2021 • #1 New York Times Bestseller • ISBN: 0735219109

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