Atlantic City, 1934. Every morning, Florence Adler swims far beyond the shoreline, training to swim the English Channel. But when tragedy strikes, her family makes an unthinkable decision: to keep her death a secret from her sister, who is confined to a hospital bed with a difficult pregnancy.

Over the course of one summer, the Adlers must navigate grief, love, and loyalty while holding their fragile lie together. As the walls of secrecy close in, each member of the family — from Florence’s devoted mother to the German refugee they’ve taken in — faces the painful weight of truth and the limits of protection.

Inspired by true events, Florence Adler Swims Forever is a tender, beautifully written story about family, sacrifice, and resilience. Rachel Beanland captures how love can both bind and break us — and how, even in loss, some dreams keep us afloat.