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Book SynopsisThe next gloriously uplifting, escapist, historical read from the queen of the contemporary Cornish novel' (Guardian)As one of the Navy''s most skilled mapmakers, Merry knows that lives depend on her work in the War Office. But when a family crisis draws her back to her beloved Cornwall, she finds herself working alongside Jake, an enigmatic American officer, on secret operations spanning the rugged coasts of Cornwall and Brittany which she knows so well.As rumours and suspicion swirl around her family, Merry is increasingly drawn to Jake, despite the defences she''s built around her heart. It''s a dangerous time to fall in love; the tides of war are rising and there is everything to loseThe award-winning author Liz Fenwick returns with a glorious, sweeping novel full of intrigue and passion.Praise for The Secret Shore:''Arguably Liz Fenwick's best book to date. Merry is a wonderful narrator fascinating and complex It's beautifully researched and the life and landscape of the secret pa
Trade Review 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’ Woman’s 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
