Sophie Honeywell inherits a house on Scribbly Gum Island, a place famous for an old mystery: a young couple once disappeared there, leaving behind a baby who was raised by two sisters. This “Munro Baby” story has become a local legend and attracts attention to the island.
When Sophie moves there, she becomes involved with the family connected to the mystery and discovers that the island’s residents are all hiding secrets. As she gets closer to the truth, she also starts rethinking her own life, relationships, and future.
In the end, the novel reveals the real story behind the disappearance and shows how secrets, lies, and expectations shape people’s lives across generations.