Under the Mimosa Tree tells the poignant story of Elizabeth, the matriarch of the family, who is slowly passing away. Before she goes, she enlists the help of her long-time friend, Father Joe, to carefully reveal a deeply buried family secret to her daughter, Rose. Elizabeth’s life was marked by years of distress, rooted in a secret she had carried since her teenage years. The novel explores how Elizabeth chooses to pass this knowledge to Rose in a unique way—one clue at a time, one person at a time—ultimately bringing peace and understanding to a family that had been lost but is now found.
S. R. Lewis explains, “This story is about the power of truth and how love and faith can guide us through even the darkest moments. It was important to me to show how healing often comes slowly, through patience and hope. The novel combines rich characters and a nostalgic setting to create a moving narrative about reconciliation and the bonds that hold families together.