Sweetgrass, named for the grasss that is grown in the area, is a very special piece of land that has been in the Blakely family for eight generations but is now in danger of being lost forever and replaced by housing developments.
Mary June is torn about her feelings about losing Sweetgrass. She has many happy memories about the land but there are also some tragedies that haunt her.
Preston, Mary Junes husband, is ill and is not able to fight for the land that has meant so much to him.
Nan, living in a marriage that has held her back is now beginning to see how much her family and legacy means to her.
Morgan, the long lost son, returned out of obligation to his family to help out but soon figures out that Sweetgrass is in his blood and he must fight to keep it.
Against them all is Hank, Nans husband and Adele, Prestons sister. They both are willing to do just about anything to get Sweetgrass for themselves to develop.
Mary Alice Monroe once again writes an uforgettable story set in the South Carolina Low Country that tells of love, forgiveness, and the strengh of a family.
If you are a fan of southern fiction, there are few authors who evoke the kind of love and effection for this very special land like Mary Alice Monroe does. Treat yourself to this book, or any of her other titles such as - Plantation or The Beach House and you will not be sorry.