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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 giftIt 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 she's used to a solitary existence. But when Midsummer arrives so too does a man claiming to be the child's 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 seaReaders are loving Daughter of the Sea:????? I am lost for wordsfrom beginning to end this book took my breath away' Jeannie?????

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 23/12/2021
      ISBN13: 9780008400156, 978-0008400156
      ISBN10: 0008400156

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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 giftIt 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 she's used to a solitary existence. But when Midsummer arrives so too does a man claiming to be the child's 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 seaReaders are loving Daughter of the Sea:????? I am lost for wordsfrom beginning to end this book took my breath away' Jeannie?????

      Trade Review

      Readers are absolutely loving The Secret Agent:

      ‘Captivated my heart…5 out of 5 stars for me’ Megan

      A beautiful historical novel describing the plight of a brave young woman willing to put her own life at risk for the sake of saving others’ Julia

      ‘A wonderful novel with exciting twists and a satisfying ending’ Emily

      ‘I sat up through the night reading this book and I would definitely recommend it’ Julie

      ‘Perfect for a flight or a night curled up with a cup of tea or wine’ Sarah

      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

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