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'Haunting and enchanting by turns. This book will stay with me for
a long time. Utterly magnificent' Jenni Keer Can the truth about
her family's past unlock her future? Normandy, 1937.
Sixteen-year-old Elise embarks on a whirlwind romance with a young
American man, which transports her from the drudgery of her
everyday life caring for her mother. But neither she nor William is
prepared for the war that will threaten to tear them apart...
Boston, 2009. Lucy has been left reeling by the death of her
beloved grandfather. They had always planned to visit France
together after her college graduation; now, still aching from his
loss, Lucy decides to take the trip alone. As Lucy traces the steps
of her grandfather through the French countryside where he once
served as a GI, a powerful story of love, loss and destiny emerges
- but can the truth about her family's past unlock her future? Or
are some scars too deep to heal? Readers love The Time Between Us:
'Poignant, haunting story took my breath away. A simply stunning
debut' Clare Marchant 'Emotional story of love and loss,
beautifully woven' Liz Fenwick 'Left me breathless. My emotions
were crushed and revived and tangled... I cried and felt heartbreak
for the characters. Time stood still and supper cooled while I
finished living it... Unmissable... I cannot stop thinking about
it' Goodreads reviewer, 'Emotional rollercoaster of love and
loss... An excellent read which kept my interest right through to
the last page' Jo Lambert 'Fabulous, emotional... This is a
beautifully written story of war, love and loss... Pulled me in
from the first page and I loved the story of Elise' NetGalley
Reviewer, 'Emotional and heart-breaking... If you like WWII books
then you will love this one' NetGalley reviewer, 'Fantastic...
Hooked me and kept me invested... McCarron was able to capture the
sights, smells, sounds, touch and tastes to the extent that I felt
I was in the soldier's boots. It was phenomenal!... I was
emotionally wrung out by the end of the book... This is the best
book out there... Spectacular... Magnificently written, five-star
historical fiction must be on your radar' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Very
beautiful read. I highly recommend this one. I really like the
writer's style and look forward to her future books'
@IslaRoseReads, 'Heart-breaking dual timeline story of love, loss
and the reality of life' NetGalley Reviewer 'Historical fiction is
one of my favourite genres and this one did not disappoint... I
recommend this book if you like to read historical fiction'
NetGalley Reviewer 'Poignant and emotionally complex. Loved it'
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'A gripping story of the unravelling of a mother's secrets as her
daughter searches for answers to a decades-old mystery of a local
girl's disappearance. Evocative, suspenseful and beautifully
written. I couldn't put it down.' Adrienne Chinn 'I was hooked from
the very first page. The emotional layers of this beautifully
written book are woven together seamlessly. Absolutely superb!'
Clare Marchant 'An absolutely fascinating tale of a fractured
family, and the hurts and secrets that they carry. McCarron's
observations and characterizations are sublime.' Jenni Keer A
gripping and emotional story of family and the secrets we keep from
the ones we love. For fans of Kristin Hannah and Delia Owens. When
you're lost sometimes the only way to look forward is to look
back... Three women. Two generations apart. One secret they share.
Maine, 1997. As the people of Fort Meadow Beach celebrate the
Fourth of July, four-year-old Daisy Wright disappears and is never
seen again. Maine, Present Day. Fired from her job and
heart-broken, Peyton Winchester moves back home for the summer.
Bored and aimless, she finds a renewed sense of purpose when an ad
for a journalism course reminds her of a path not taken. Returning
to life in her hometown brings back all kinds of memories -
including Daisy's vanishing when she was a young girl herself. As
Peyton begins her search for the truth, new discoveries begin to
intertwine Daisy's past and her present with irreversible
consequences. Readers love The Shimmer on the Water: 'Magic... I
felt like gnawing on my arm to get to the end! And what an ending
it was. Loved it... Arresting book. Marina McCarron's writing has
me absolutely hooked!' Goodreads Reviewer, ***** 'Wow what a
fantastic read... A great story which will keep you gripped from
the beginning. I really loved it and highly recommend this book.'
NetGalley Reviewer, ***** 'Mesmerizing... Tons of family drama, and
the disappearance of a little girl. Highly recommend!' Tara Leigh
Books, ***** 'Riveting... A young girl who vanished, but it was
also about a family with so many secrets... Captured my attention
and reeled me in until the end... Amazing... Took me down a path
with twist, turns, and unbelievable things happening.' NetGalley
Reviewer, ***** 'An incredible, dual timeline family saga. It kept
me gripped the whole time... Eualla's story really pulled at my
heart... I thoroughly enjoyed this book.'
@thesapphiccelticbookworm, ***** 'Absolutely loved this book... A
great read with strong characters and a fabulous story.' NetGalley
Reviewer, ***** 'Intriguing... Great characters... Brilliantly
interwoven. Highly recommended.' NetGalley Reviewer, ***** 'Loved
it and will strongly recommend!' Goodreads Reviewer, *****
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