{"product_id":"coastliners-9780552998857","title":"Coastliners","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the pen of \u003cu\u003einternational multi-million copy seller Joanne Harris\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e, Coastliners is a powerful novel of a hardy island community fighting the encroaching seas. Written with her characteristic vivid descriptions, expert characterisation and sensuous language, this is a real treat for fans of Victoria Hislop, Fiona Valpy, Maggie O''Farrell and Rachel Joyce.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A winning blend of fairy-tale morality and gritty realism''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e -- \u003ci\u003eINDEPENDENT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Sensuous, evocative...you can almost feel the sand between your toes and taste the salty air'' -- \u003ci\u003eHEAT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''I was hooked by page 2. Brilliantly written'' -- ***** Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''This book kept me gripped from start to finish'' -- ***** Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Page turner to the last page'' -- ***** Reader review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*************************************************************************************************\u003cbr\u003eOn the tiny \u003cb\u003eBreton\u003c\/b\u003e island of \u003cb\u003eLe Devin\u003c\/b\u003e, life has remained almost unchanged for over a hundred years. For generations, two rival communities have fought for control of the island''s only beach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Mado returns home to her village after a ten-year absence, she finds it threatened, both by the tides and by a local entrepreneur. Worse, the community is suffering from an incurable loss of hope. Taking up the fight to transform the dying village, \u003cb\u003eMado must confront past tragedies, including the terrible secret that still haunts her father.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEverything about her style is aerodynamic ... Harris writes well, and charming, cinema-friendly images and cinematic mysteries abound ... stylish and economical * Sunday Times *\u003cbr\u003eHarris is a writer of tremendous charm, who creates a winning blend of fairy-tale morality and gritty realism * Independent *\u003cbr\u003eHer writing is consistently evocative, sensual and atmospheric * Mail on Sunday *\u003cbr\u003eHer latest gripping tale ... An intoxicating mix of documentary realism and enchanting romance * Daily Express *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCoastliners\u003c\/i\u003e is another triumph for Joanne Harris who shows that her powerful imagery is not exclusive to food and uses the coastline, sea and beaches to heighten the senses, drawing the reader further in with each incoming tide. A must-read * Punch *","brand":"Transworld Publishers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48735311102295,"sku":"9780552998857","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780552998857.jpg?v=1723810121","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/coastliners-9780552998857","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}