{"product_id":"whispers-of-sea-glass-9798994997819","title":"Whispers of Sea Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gripping coming-of-age mystery set in 1958 Asbury Park, New Jersey, about a determined Catholic schoolgirl who risks everything to uncover a secret and claim a future of her own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixteen-year-old Ivy Jean Munroe longs to escape the rigid confines of her Catholic school and the narrow life mapped out for her. Inspired by the fearless women of espionage novels, Ivy dreams of becoming a detective, an ambition dismissed by her parents and impossible from within the walls of St. Teresa's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Ivy stumbles upon a secret tied to the school's domineering head nun, she sees an unexpected opportunity. Teaming up with Stella, the resident troublemaker, Ivy forms an unlikely alliance to uncover the truth. But as their investigation deepens, so do the risks. In a world governed by strict rules, unspoken power, and dangerous loyalties, some secrets are not meant to be exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the vivid backdrop of mid-century Asbury Park, this coming-of-age mystery blends suspense with richly observed historical detail. At its heart is a story about female ambition, moral courage, and the cost of defying expectations in a time when girls were taught to stay silent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who enjoy historical fiction with mystery elements, strong female protagonists, and emotionally resonant storytelling, \u003cem\u003eWhispers of Sea Glass\u003c\/em\u003e explores faith, rebellion, and the quiet bravery it takes to choose one's own path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor readers who enjoyed \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe Had a Hunch by Tom Ryan\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e or Out of the Easy \u003c\/em\u003eby Ruta Sepetys.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDecker, Wendy Lynn:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Wendy Lynn Decker is a New Jersey-based author of realistic fiction that explores personal struggles and the journey of young adults discovering their voice. Inspired by real-life challenges and emotional growth, her stories focus on resilience, identity, and the moments that shape who we become.","brand":"Virtual Serenity","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52197399953682,"sku":"9798994997819","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bfde0e36-a72f-4349-98a6-34cc2efe5f85.jpg?v=1776166893","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/whispers-of-sea-glass-9798994997819","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}