The Sky Beneath Her

A Novel

By: Mary Ellen Taylor

Narrated by: Sarah Naughton

An unforgettable tale of lost love and buried truths, where the mysteries of a famous shipwreck hold the key to one woman’s future—and the truth of her mother’s final days.

It’s been seven years since a tragic diving accident took her mother’s life, leaving Tula Cassidy with a crushing fear of the sea. The ocean she once loved is no longer a part of her. And she can’t imagine it ever will be again.

Until her return to the Outer Banks changes everything.

While clearing out an old beach house, Tula receives a mysterious manuscript about the Oceanus. The passenger ship’s final voyage ended in disaster in 1942, and its underwater wreckage ultimately became her mother’s final resting place.

As Tula unravels the ship’s haunting history, she uncovers not only an unexpected family connection, but also a story of survival that helps her understand her own journey toward healing.

With help from Nathan, the charming dive instructor she left behind years ago, Tula faces her deepest fears to unlock the secrets of both past and present. Sometimes the greatest journeys begin when we find the courage to dive back in.

© 2026 by Mary Burton. ℗ 2026 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Touching

Very well written story! This author did a great job at developing the characters. I’ll definitely be reading more works by this author in the future.

Great voices for the many characters

An interesting story and the intertwining of past and present was a great way to keep the reader “diving” into the story.

Captivating and suspenseful!

The Sky Beneath Her is written by Mary Ellen Taylor. Captivating, suspenseful, dramatic, heartbreaking, joyful. Just to name a few of the emotions that this story overwhelmed me with. A definite MUST READ!
The narrators did a wonderful job of keeping the drama going while bringing the story to life!

A Dual Timeline of Loss, Hope, and Healing

The Sky Beneath Her is a heartfelt story that blends historical fiction with a modern-day journey of healing. I really enjoyed the dual timelines, especially the World War II storyline following a family fleeing Austria in 1942, woven together with a present-day story of grief, family secrets, and finding the courage to face your fears. If you enjoy emotional family dramas with a touch of mystery and history, this one is worth checking out.