The Sea Shell Girl

(Paperback)

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The dramatic new saga from the author of The Royal Lacemaker, The Girl With The Red Ribbon and Family for Christmas Seventeen-year-old Merryn Dyer has been helping her mother to knit fisherman's jumpers in a small Cornish village since she was a young girl. Growing up without a father, Merryn is used to barely scraping a living and her mother has always instilled pride and honesty in her. But she dreams of one day having more in life. So when she gets the chance at a job in a nearby city she jumps at the chance, despite her mother's reservations. However, once out of her village she begins to uncover long-buried secrets about her past that threaten to unravel everything that she thought she knew.

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Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze * The Express *
Take time out for a page-turner about family mysteries and betrayal * Take-a-Break *
A compelling saga . . . with a surprising and emotional ending which weaves together the storylines in a most satisfying way. Strongly recommended and a great read on a Cornish holiday. * cjbrownecrimewriter.com *

Author Bio

As an image consultant, Linda has always had an avid interest in people. Linda's writing has been published in a number of magazines and annuals. Moving to the spectacular Devon coast and learning about its local history inspired her novels set in the area.