Edith Oyster
Author and poet
The life we experience helps create the stories we write ...
The Sisterhood of the Dragonfly is a compelling trilogy that chronicles the lives of three childhood friends: Lucy, Jessica, and Ivy. As young girls, they formed the sisterhood of the dragonfly, determined to grow into strong, independent women.
Twelve years ago, a tragedy shattered Lucy’s world and sent her running from everything she knew.
Unable to face the grief—or the confusing feelings she developed for Reuben, who had been like a big brother to her—Lucy fled the Karoo. As a child, she formed the Sisterhood of the Dragonfly with her best friends, Ivy and Jessica. With a shared determination, they vowed to escape the limitations of their rural upbringing and find their own distinctive paths as strong, independent women.
Now, Lucy returns—engaged to Hans, who bullied her in school but swore he’d changed. With time, Lucy realises that beneath his charming facade, there is a sinister side that fills her with fear. When a chance encounter with Ivy has her going back to Jakkalsvallei, she must confront the painful truth she buried long ago—about the town, her friends, and Reuben, who once held her heart.
Will Lucy find the courage to conquer her fears and transform into the woman she swore to become, or will the haunting memories of her past lure her back into the timid girl she tried to leave behind?
Returning to Jakkalsvallei brings Jessica face-to-face with the life—and the love—she left behind.
Reunited with her best friends Ivy and Lucy, Jessica is reminded of the Sisterhood of the Dragonfly, and the dreams they had as girls to make something of their lives. But the joy of seeing them again is tempered when she crosses paths with Alexander, her childhood sweetheart. His hardened blue eyes and calloused hands stir a whirlwind of emotions—love, pain, and a bitter resentment that refuses to fade.
Jessica hides behind a cool facade, guarding the secret she knows could shatter Alexander’s world. But Alexander is determined to uncover the truth about what happened before and after the tragedy that tore them apart. As they dig into the past, together they unravel long-buried secrets, discovering shocking truths that bind them more deeply than they ever imagined.
With every revelation, Jessica sees the depth of Alexander’s wounds—wounds that mirror her own. As they confront their shared sorrow, they question whether the flame of love between them can reignite amidst the complexities of their dreams and the expectations they have of each other.
Ivy concludes that the intricacies of relationships aren't her cup of tea and decides to embark on a solitary journey through life. With meticulous precision, she maps out the trajectory of her entire existence, every step deliberate. Destiny has other plans for her and compels her to surrender her heart to love.