{"product_id":"at-the-waters-edge-9781473604735","title":"At The Waters Edge","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF WATER FOR ELEPHANTS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf I needed a reminder why I am such a fan of Sara Gruen's books, her latest novel provides plenty. \u003cb\u003eUnique\u003c\/b\u003e in its setting and scope, this \u003cb\u003eimpeccably researched\u003c\/b\u003e historical fiction is full of the \u003cb\u003egorgeous prose\u003c\/b\u003e I've come to expect from this author.And even after finishing, its message still resonates with me: the monsters we seek may be right in front of us. In fact, \u003cb\u003ethe only fault I can find with this book is that I've already finished it\u003c\/b\u003e * Jodi Picoult *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI devoured this book\u003c\/b\u003e. Sara Gruen has proven herself, once again, to be \u003cb\u003eone of America's most compelling storytellers\u003c\/b\u003e...You might be tempted to rush to get to the answers at the end - but don't - or you'll miss the delectable journey that is Gruen's prose * Kathryn Stockett, bestselling author of THE HELP *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAt the Water's Edge\u003c\/i\u003e skillfully transports us to a small, tenacious Scottish village in the grip of war, and into the heart of Madeline Hyde, a woman who is a stranger to herself until forces convene to rock her awake. \u003cb\u003eSara Gruen is a wizard at capturing the essence of her historical setting\u003c\/b\u003e, and does so here in spades, but it's Maddie's unexpected transformation that grounds and drives the novel. As her husband and best friend search the surface of the Loch, desperate for a sign of the elusive creature, \u003cb\u003eMaddie learns to plumb her own depths, and comes fully alive to the world around her. Magical\u003c\/b\u003e * Paula McLain, author of THE PARIS WIFE *\u003cbr\u003eSuperbly researched and \u003cb\u003efar too easily devoured\u003c\/b\u003e, this is a \u003cb\u003etruly enthralling\u003c\/b\u003e love story * Scotsman *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJust as colourful as \u003ci\u003eWater For Elephants\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e * Good Housekeeping (Summer Reading) *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGruen explores class politics and unlikely friendships\u003c\/b\u003e in a war-torn environment as the real monsters of the novel are revealed * Daily Record *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerrific \u003c\/b\u003echaracters and attention to detail made this \u003cb\u003emoving, suspenseful\u003c\/b\u003e novel by the author of \u003ci\u003eWater for Elephants\u003c\/i\u003e stand out * Woman \u0026amp; Home *\u003cbr\u003elively, colourful and gritty * Sainsbury's Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI just could not put this book down\u003c\/b\u003e... Sara Gruen is a wonder at building the atmosphere and her attention to detail really brings the Scottish Highlands to life. I loved the way she weaved in tales of folklore and monsters into this \u003cb\u003etouching and haunting\u003c\/b\u003e love story. * Emma, Waterstones bookseller *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn intoxicating blend of history and legend\u003c\/b\u003e set against the thrilling backdrop of a hunt for the world's  most famous monster. Sara Gruen has an exquisite eye for detail, and she evokes the haunted - and haunting - landscape with \u003cb\u003eher signature passion, freshness and scope\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eAtmospheric and gritty\u003c\/b\u003e, the compelling tale of Madeline's struggle to redefine herself in a world gone mad will linger long after you turn the final page... \u003cb\u003eI love this marvelous, marvelous book\u003c\/b\u003e * Joshilyn Jackson, bestselling author of SOMEONE ELSE'S LOVE STORY *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003epowerfully evocative\u003c\/b\u003e * USA Today *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGruen is a master at the period piece - \u003c\/b\u003eand her latest novel is just another \u003cb\u003estunning\u003c\/b\u003e example of that craft * Glamour US *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003edaring \u003c\/b\u003estory of adventure, friendship, and love in the shadow of WWII * Harper’s Bazaar *\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cb\u003egripping\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecompelling \u003c\/b\u003estory... \u003cb\u003ewholly diverting and well written\u003c\/b\u003e. I read it in one sitting * Boston Globe *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRiveting\u003c\/b\u003e... Gruen's \u003cb\u003ebeautiful setting and deeply sympathetic characters\u003c\/b\u003e ensure a memorable read for new and returning fans alike * Publisher's Weekly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA rich, beautiful novel\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eElegantly written\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecompulsively readable\u003c\/b\u003e. A \u003cb\u003egripping \u003c\/b\u003elove story, a \u003cb\u003eprofound \u003c\/b\u003eexamination of the effects of war on ordinary women, and a \u003cb\u003ecompelling \u003c\/b\u003eportrait of female friendship. This story...\u003cb\u003ewill keep you riveted until the very last page\u003c\/b\u003e. * Kristin Hannah, author of THE NIGHTINGALE *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnother beautifully told, unmissable read from \u003ci\u003eWater for Elephants\u003c\/i\u003e's Sara Gruen\u003c\/b\u003e... Sara keeps the wonderful sense of time and place... bewitches us with a melding of the war, Celtic superstition and myth, cleverly layering diverse episodes that entrance and often surprise... \u003cb\u003eby the last page, I was blubbing and wanted to read it all over again immediately\u003c\/b\u003e. That makes it \u003cb\u003ea 5*\u003c\/b\u003e from where I'm sitting. * Bookbag *\u003cbr\u003eThe reader is drawn into this tumultuous time of tragedy as\u003cb\u003e page by page the real monsters of the novel are revealed\u003c\/b\u003e through Gruen's \u003cb\u003ecompelling \u003c\/b\u003estorytelling * Press Association *\u003cbr\u003eIn her \u003cb\u003estunning \u003c\/b\u003enew novel, Gruen returns to the kind of storytelling she excelled at in \u003ci\u003eWater for Elephants\u003c\/i\u003e: a historical timeframe in an unusual setting with a moving love story. \u003cb\u003eThink Scottish Downton Abbey\u003c\/b\u003e...  Gruen's impeccable historical research brings the plot down to earth and grounds the larger-than-life characters. Her narrative speaks directly to the reader and is without fuss or ceremony. \u003cb\u003eIntriguing \u003c\/b\u003eand, at times, \u003cb\u003esuspenseful\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAt the Water's Edge\u003c\/i\u003e is a \u003cb\u003ecompelling\u003c\/b\u003e tale of love, loss and the resilience of the human spirit * The Mitford Society *","brand":"John Murray Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739500851543,"sku":"9781473604735","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781473604735.jpg?v=1720052415","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/at-the-waters-edge-9781473604735","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}