New York Times Bestseller! The View cohost and bestselling author Sunny Hostin presents a captivating novel set in the exclusive Black beach community of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard. This picturesque town, known for its Victorian gingerbread houses and modern marvels, has been a haven for Black society since the 1600s. Here, Amelia Vaux Tanner, affectionately known as Ama, has hosted a myriad of influential guests in her cherished cottage, Chateau Laveau, built thirty years ago. Among her favorite visitors are her three goddaughters: Esperanza, a talented Afro-Latina lawyer; Olivia, a brilliant Wall Street analyst; and Billie, a courageous marine biologist. Each summer, they reunite at Ama's home, escaping their busy lives to enjoy the beauty of Oak Bluffs. This summer, however, marks a turning point as Ama prepares to move to France to reconnect with her college sweetheart. She invites the trio for one last summer together, with the promise of passing the house to one of them. Each woman harbors secrets that could jeopardize her chances. As the summer unfolds, old ties will fray, new bonds will form, and Ama will reveal profound truths that transcend mere property. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, she will impart invaluable lessons to the daughters she loves fiercely.
