A review by jmatkinson1
The Island of Mists and Miracles by Victoria Mas

challenging emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

After receiving a sign that she was to witness the appearance of the Virgin Mary, Sister Anne travels to an island off the coast of Brittany to await her vision.  However it is not Sister Anne who is visited but Isaac, a young motherless boy.  As news of Isaac's visions spreads there is belief and also scepticism which leads to tragic events.
This is a very short novel but a very powerful one.  The claustrophobic nature of society on a small island is explored as well as human tragedy.  It is beautifully written and the last sections are both shocking and deep.