Mother Sea

Sisi de Mathilde is a scientist on a remote island in the Indian Ocean, facing extinction due to rising seas, plummeting birth rates, and community threats. She is caught between the sacred old ways of her ancestors and the possibilities offered by the outside world when a group of outsiders arrives and tries to persuade her community to abandon the island.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 18 May 2023
Publisher: Fairlight Books

In the face of extinction, can hope emerge more potent than sorrow? Sisi de Mathilde resides on a secluded island in the Indian Ocean, where rising seas, declining birth rates, and the imminent threat of community displacement loom large. As a scientist, she diligently collects and reports on local climate conditions, striving to safeguard her beloved island home. However, her world is turned upside down when she experiences the untimely loss of her husband and becomes unexpectedly pregnant. Amidst the arrival of a group of outsiders who advocate for the islanders' abandonment, Sisi finds herself caught between the enduring traditions of her ancestors and the alluring possibilities offered by the outside world. Tensions escalate, and the islanders turn against one another, leaving Sisi to wage a desperate battle to preserve her home, her people, and her unborn child. Through unwavering determination and the strength of her spirit, Sisi emerges as a beacon of hope, inspiring her community to embrace the future while cherishing their heritage.

Weight: 514g
Dimension: 144 x 224 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914148330