Part Three: Chapters 33 - 37 Summary

For the first time in the novel, Chapter 33 follows Lucy as she runs away from Hannah's house in search of Mama and Daddy. She isn't sure how she will find them, but when she does, they will hug and kiss and jump on the first boat back to Janus Rock where they will keep her safe forever. The rest of the chapter stretches out the drama and tension as the entire town bands together to search for the missing girl. From his cell, Tom hears the cries for "Lucy!" and "Grace!" and feels utterly helpless. Hannah spends the entire search kneeling by her bed, praying for Grace's safe return. A new emotion begins to stir in her heart as she questions whether she can truly keep her daughter safe.

After Grace is found sleeping in a boat...