The Sea-Glass Shore by Kelleher. Julie Salmon
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What happens after the fairy tale ends? In The Sea-Glass Shore, author Julie Salmon Kelleher reimagines the ancient legend of the selkie, a seal-woman who can shed her skin to live on land, in a moving story about love, marriage, family, and the ties that bind us to our past.
When Jack, a librarian and folklorist, meets Rona, she sets aside her sealskin to become his human wife. Unlike the men in traditional selkie tales, Jack has never stolen her skin, and they believe their love will allow them to escape the tragic patterns of the old stories. Together, they build a family along the Pacific Northwest coast. But as their children grow and a threat emerges to Rona's home shore, their marriage faces challenges neither anticipated.
Set in a contemporary Pacific Northwest shaped by Indigenous and European folklore, The Sea-Glass Shore explores the complexities of parenthood, personal identity, environmental change, and the difficult balance between holding on and letting go. Blending literary fiction with mythology and magical realism, Kelleher offers a thoughtful exploration of what it means to create a life together without losing yourself.
A compelling choice for readers who enjoy folklore-inspired fiction, atmospheric Pacific Northwest settings, and stories about the enduring power of family and place.
- Title: The Sea-Glass Shore
- Author: Julie Salmon Kelleher
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 342
- Publisher: Forest Avenue Press
- Publication Date: September 1, 2026
- Genre: Literary Fiction / Magical Realism / Folklore / Contemporary Fantasy
- Setting: Pacific Northwest
- ISBN: 9780988265790
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