The Secret Shore

(Paperback)

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The next gloriously uplifting, escapist, historical read from the queen of the contemporary Cornish novel (Guardian)
As one of the Navys most skilled mapmakers, Merry knows the very lives of men far away depend on her work in the War Office.

But when a family crisis draws her back to her beloved Cornwall, Merry finds herself working alongside an enigmatic American officer on secret operations spanning the rugged coasts of Cornwall and Brittany which she knows so well.

But not everything is as clear as the maps she draws. As rumours and suspicion swirl around her family, Merry is increasingly drawn to Jake, despite the defences shes built around her heart. Its a dangerous time to fall in love when there is everything to lose as the tides of war are rising

The award-winning author Liz Fenwick returns with a glorious, sweeping novel full of intrigue and passion.

Praise for The Secret Shore:

The Secret Shore is such a wonderful, evocative novel, brimful of atmosphere and tension, with an unforgettable heroine With her meticulous research and brilliant storytelling, Liz Fenwick has once again swept me away. What a treat! Jenny Ashcroft

Feel-good and beautifully written Woman

'A beautifully researched, romantic read full of mystery and atmosphere, I loved it' Deborah Carr

Liz Fenwick weaves intrigue and romance into this profound, luminous novel Womans Own

Liz Fenwick has created a stirring tale of intrigue, passion and espionage, set in a corner of Cornwall she knows intimately, against the backdrop of WWII. The compelling and unusual love story at its heart will sweep you away on dangerous tides Jane Johnson

A gorgeous, sweeping novel, impeccably researched and threaded with mystery and romance Amanda Geard

'Arguably Liz Fenwicks best book to date. Merry is a wonderful narrator fascinating and complex Its beautifully researched and the life and landscape of the secret part of Cornwall around the Helford river gloriously evoked. What a pleasure to read! Rachel Hore

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Praise for Liz Fenwick:

'Wonderfully evocative Judy Finnigan

Vivid and beautifully written, Liz Fenwick is a gifted storyteller Sarah Morgan

'Full of delicious atmosphere and intrigue, and with a compelling mystery flowing through its pages an absolute delight I loved it!' Hazel Gaynor

Wonderful escapism a relaxing, evocative read Tracy Rees

I enjoyed sinking into this gloriously rich novel, so laced with secrets Rachel Hore

'Liz has conjured up a lovely story that blends the past and the present beautifully' Erica James

Pure escapism at its best The Sun

The queen of the contemporary Cornish novel The Guardian

Sublime storytelling Cathy Bramley

The story and relationships take some intriguing twists and turns that will have you gripped Woman & Home

A compellingly atmospheric and emotional rollercoaster of a read, which leaves one ultimately replete Kate Ryder

A warm and feel-good romance that will have you pining to feel sand beneath your feet Womans Weekly

A captivating and romantic Cornish story that explores the tangle of relationships connecting us through time Susanna Kearsley

Captures the magical atmosphere of Devon and Cornwall. And what a wonderful journey of discovery Rosanna Ley

Author Bio

Liz Fenwick lives in Cornwall with her husband and two mad cats. She's been a global nomad starting life in Massachusetts before moving to London, Canada, Moscow, Houston, Jakarta and Dubai. But Cornwall holds her heart.