Pearl

Siân Hughes’s Pearl is a moving and atmospheric reimagining of the medieval poem of the same name, told through the story of a girl whose mother disappears. Hughes explores grief, longing, and the myths families weave around loss. Her prose is delicate and lyrical, capturing both the ache and beauty of memory. The narrative blends folklore with psychological depth, creating a modern tale that feels timeless. It is a haunting, emotionally resonant novel about the stories we inherit and the ones we create to survive.