The Weight of Water is a gripping tale of marital intrigue and historical mystery. The story follows Jean, a newspaper photographer, as she journeys to Smuttynose Island, off the coast of New Hampshire, to research a century-old crime involving a brutal double murder.

Jean discovers a cache of papers that appear to give an account of the murders by an eyewitness. As the narrative weaves between the eyewitness account and Jean's private struggles, she confronts her own jealousies and suspicions, with her marriage teetering on the edge.

This rich, textured novel takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the furthest extremes of emotion, exploring themes of passion, jealousy, and the dark corners of the human psyche.