Beyond the Sea

(Paperback)

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The second novel from Melissa Bailey, author of The Medici Mirror. Perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine. The second novel from Melissa Bailey, author of The Medici Mirror. Perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine. One summer's day, Freya's husband and son vanish at sea. A year on, and struggling to cope, Freya returns to the lighthouse-keeper's cottage on a remote Hebridean island, where she and her family spent so many happy times. Haunted by visions of her old life, Freya's dreams are dark and disturbed. And when a stranger, Daniel, is washed ashore during a storm, they turn even more menacing. As dream and reality start to merge, Daniel seems to be following Freya's every move. What does he want from her and is he everything he seems to be Is her mind playing tricks Or is the danger that she senses very real

Reviews

Captivating and beautifully written * Book Babblers *
A poignant and beautifully atmospheric tale A powerful tale of grief, hope, mystery and magic. Perfect for fans of Posie Graeme-Evans, Elizabeth Gifford, Lucy Atkins and Barbara Erskine and Rachel Hore * Lisa reads Books *
Intriguing and haunting, with strong characters and a cleverly interwoven dual-time story * Random Things through my Letterbox *
A strong and accomplished story of myths, folklore, legends, families and a unique take on grief...descriptive, flowing and evocative * Reflections of a Reader *
Her writing is lovely: gentle and descriptive... [there are] some great twists and turns and an exciting climax... You won't want to stop reading * The Book Magpie *

Author Bio

Melissa Bailey read English at Oxford, before studying law in London and then pursuing a career in Media Law. Beyond the Sea is her second novel. She lives in London with her partner, a human rights lawyer.