Honey rolls of this man's pen! Pat Conroy's prose is achingly beautiful. Set in Charleston, the story follows a group of high school friends. Leo is the son of the high school principal and the glue that keeps the group together across two decades. They are buffeted by life's vagaries, shaken by the winds of a hurricane and menaced by a seriously nasty villain. Sumptuous writing, a good story, and a gorgeous setting are all right here

A man is found in the Strait of Gibraltar claiming to be Christopher Columbus. Taken to a mental institution, he clings to his famous identity and begins to weave tails of adventure that capture the imagination of Nurse Consuela. What dark secret caused this passionate man to take on the persona of a long dead adventurer and sea Captain?

Flora and Simon Phelps have a good life. His artistic talent has afforded them a nice home and the freedom to enjoy themselves in America. When Hitler comes to power, their loved ones are threatened. They decide not to stand on the sidelines but to take action. Based on family stores from Betsy Carter's ancestors.