Mustique Island by Sarah McCoy

 

Willy May left Texas after marrying a wealthy British man and lived her life in England.  She raised two daughters, but her world came crashing to an end when she discovered that her husband had been cheating on her.  After a messy divorce, Willy May used her settlement to build a ship and sale around the world.  She soon finds herself on the mysterious island of Mustique in the Caribbean.  It has a motley crew of residents that include Princess Margaret and visits from Mick Jagger.  Colin Tennent, the owner, convinces Willy May to build a home on the island and stay.  After her daughters Hilly and Joanne arrive on the island, the women learn how to be a family again and how to move forward with their lives.

I enjoyed everything about this novel.  I loved the glamour and the intrigue.  I love the tropical setting.  I also loved the 1970’s time period.  What I liked most of all is that the overall theme of the book was the importance of family.  It was a great coming of age story for Willy May and her two daughters. I thought it was great that they all were able to all move forward to futures that were perfect for them.  I also love the royal family and loved that it was a haven for Princess Margaret to escape from her life and press.

Overall, Mustique Island is a unique historical fiction novel set on a Caribbean Island in the 1970’s that features family, celebrity, and love.

Book Source:  A Review Copy William Morrow and Netgalley.  Thank-you! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.