The Sandglass

Upon his arrival in London for his mother Pearl's funeral, Prins Ducal finds himself consumed by a profound grief, compounded by a lifetime of unanswered questions. The most pressing among these is the lingering mystery surrounding his father's widely publicized 'accidental death' nearly four decades prior, a secret Pearl has taken with her to the grave. As Prins grapples with his loss, memories slowly resurface, propelling him to uncover the truth. He seeks the aid of his friend Chip, Pearl's former lodger and confidant, who has inadvertently become the keeper of the Ducal family's intricate secrets. The narrative delves into a complex web of transformation, disappearance, and loss that has haunted the family since Pearl's husband first acquired his dream home, Arcadia. This estate lies at the heart of both the Vatunas Estate and a bitter, generations-spanning feud, unraveling a poignant tale of enduring love and longing that reshapes the world into one brimming with hope amidst the darkest truths.