A coastal community on a small island hosts the arrival of a new woman and her niece who plan to build a cottage on the rocks; seasonal life, local fishermen and boarding arrangements create a backdrop for everyday dramas—storms, musical interludes, misunderstandings, letters, and gradual friendships—while set pieces aboard a vessel and at Haskins' Island mark turning points; the narrative follows community ties, small domestic challenges, and the bittersweet rhythms of a summer season and its aftermath, closing with reflections on change and the prospect of returning another year.