Daughter of the Sea
By (Author) Elisabeth J. Hobbes
HarperCollins Publishers
One More Chapter
25th August 2022
23rd December 2021
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Historical fiction
Historical romance
Magical realism
Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss
Narrative theme: Sense of place
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Sea stories
823.92
Paperback
384
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 24mm
270g
A captivating and page-turning romance perfect for fans of Christina Courtenay and Barbara Erskine!
On a windswept British coastline the tide bestows an unexpected gift
It was the cry that she first noticed, the plaintive wail that called to her over the crash of winter waves. Wrapped only in a sealskin, the baby girl looks up at Effie and instantly captures her heart.
Effie has always been an outcast in her village, the only granddaughter of a woman people whisper is a witch, so shes used to a solitary existence. But when Midsummer arrives so too does a man claiming to be the childs father. Effie is surprised when he asks her to continue looking after his daughter, mysteriously refusing to explain why. When he returns six months hence she pushes him for answers. And Lachlan tells a story she never anticipated one of selkies, legend, and the power of the sea
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A heartbreaking story of the sacrifices made by the young women of the S.O.E Anne
I would give this a higher rating than 5 it was that good Patricia
There is romance, drama and tension an enjoyable read Karyn
Elisabeth grew up in York, where she spent her teenage years looking for a handsome Roman or Viking to sweep her off her feet. She achieved her dream of becoming an author after finishing third in Harlequin's SYTYCW contest 2013 and being offered a two-book contract. When she isnt writing, she spends her time reading and is a pro at cooking while holding a book! Elisabeth lives in Cheshire with her husband, two children and two cats with ridiculous names.