The front cover of this book reads "Beloved #1 Bestseller". . . that sums the contents up quite nicely. Rosamunde Pilcher was sixty years old when she penned this masterpiece. She had written numerous books previously but never a #1 Best Seller. She struck gold with this one . . . it's really a great read!

From the back cover . . .
"An instant bestseller when it was first published, "The Shell Seekers" is an enduring classic that has touched the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. A novel of connection, it is the story of one family - - mothers and daughters, husbands and lovers - - and the passions and heartbreak that have held them together for three generations. This magical novel - - the kind of reading experience that comes along only once in a long while - - is the perfect read, whether you are returning to it again or opening the cover for the first time.
At the end of a long and useful life, Penelope Keeling's prized possession is The Shell Seekers, painted by her father, and symbolizing her unconventional life, from bohemian childhood to wartime romance. When her grown children learn that their grandfather's work is now worth a fortune, each has an idea as to what Penelope should do. But as she recalls the passions, tragedies, and secrets of her life, she knows there is only one answer . . . and it lies in her heart. "

This is my first "wild release". I'm excited to read about the "travels" it may experience ahead. It is such a grand book!