The Red Grove: A Novel BY Tessa Fontaine

The Red Grove is a mesmerizing debut by Tessa Fontaine that dives into a world where the boundaries of safety and truth blur under the shadow of hidden secrets. In this tightly-knit community, founded on promises of protection and magic, the very roots of security are tested when a man is found dead on the sacred grounds.

Luce, deeply devoted to The Red Grove and its founder’s legacy, faces a personal crisis as her mother, Gloria, vanishes without a trace. Gloria, a free spirit deeply connected to the community, would never leave her children or the everdream, a state of suspended care vital to their aunt Gem’s life. As Luce seeks answers, she encounters eerie occurrences: unsettling noises in the forest, strange phone calls, and a growing sense of unease.

As Luce delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding her mother’s disappearance, she uncovers unsettling truths about The Red Grove. She must confront the possibility that the sanctuary she cherishes and the stories that bind it together might be built on a foundation of deception.

In The Red Grove, Fontaine weaves a tale about the complex bonds of family, the perils faced by women, and the difficult choices made to protect what is cherished. This atmospheric and haunting novel challenges the notion of safety and the lengths to which we go to safeguard our loved ones and our beliefs.