The Other Side of the Sun

A young British bride is caught up in her new family’s complicated history in this atmospheric novel set in the American South after the Civil War.

When nineteen-year-old Stella marries Theron Renier, she has no idea what kind of clan she’s joined. Soon after their arrival at Illyria, the Reniers’ rambling beachside home, Theron is sent on a diplomatic mission, leaving Stella alone with his family.

As she tries to settle into her new life, Stella quickly discovers that the Reniers are not what they seem. Trapped in a world unlike anything she’s ever known, vulnerable Stella attempts to uncover her new family’s dangerous secrets—and stirs up a darkness that was meant to stay buried.

Originally published in 1971.

Genre: Adult fiction

The Other Side of the Sun

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Reviews

“L’Engle’s depth of understanding of love is remarkable. With her gift of writing she has helped the reader to examine the wonders and terrors of love.”
-Rebecca S. Anderson, Amazon, 2017

“A phenomenal book about faith and southern American history. L’Engle pulls out all the stops in this masterpiece…”
-Peggy, Goodreads, 2017

“Summer on the 1910 South Carolina coast. While her new husband is on a secret government mission a young English bride is sent to live with his family. Lots of race issues, lots of humidity and heat, lots of secrets, lots and lots of atmosphere.”
-Bayneeta, Goodreads, 2012

“This book was amazing. I read it years ago and it stuck with me. I love all her work, but some books stand out. This is one.”
-Jessie, Goodreads, 2013