The novel is set in the small coastal village of Ballybrady in Northern Ireland. It follows two very different people whose lives intersect in this remote place: Grace, a solitary woman who lives quietly by the sea, and Evan, a man seeking respite after personal upheaval. Against the backdrop of lockdown life, wild swimming, and the rhythms of a tight-knit community, the story explores themes of connection, resilience, and the way past and present shape who we become.