Claire of the Sea Light

On the eve of Claire Limyè Lanmè's seventh birthday, her father makes a very difficult decision. But before it can be carried out, Claire goes missing from their small Haitian seaside town. As the community searches for this beloved little girl, we see—from the perspectives of the men and women connected to Claire—the painful secrets and startling truths that begin to rise to the surface. Here award-winning, bestselling author Edwidge Danticat explores the mysterious bonds we share—between parents and children, between neighbors, lovers, and friends—and the heartbreak and magic of everyday life.