The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher
"The Shell Seekers" is a generational novel that follows the life of Penelope Keeling, a woman in her sixties, who reflects on her past while dealing with her three grown children, each with their own selfish motives. When Penelope discovers a valuable painting in her possession, her children's greed surfaces as they pressure her to sell it. Instead, Penelope embarks on a journey of self-discovery and reflection, revisiting her bohemian past, her wartime romance, and the beauty of her father's paintings. The novel explores themes of family, love, loss, and the importance of art and beauty in life.
The 1016th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1987
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 530-600
- Words
- 249,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 16th on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 50th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 68th on Big Read (German) (Germany)
- 90th on Koen Book Distributors Top 100 Books of the Past Century (themodernnovel.com)
- 811th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)