ISLAND GIRLS: a heartbreaking historical novel: Novel

✍ Scribed by Noelle Harrison

• Publisher: Bookouture
• Year: 2020
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 165 KB
• Category: Fiction
• ISBN: 1838881778
• ASIN: B0844ZP7CY

✦ Synopsis

I guess our life on the island was one which never fit you right. I like to imagine you some days when I look out the window across the harbour, all those miles of sea and land between us. But, sister, we are always connected.When young nurseEmerloses her beloved sister, she is haunted by grief and desperate to escape her memories. Taking a job in Vinalhaven, a rocky outpost in the wild Atlantic, feels like the refuge she so badly needs.Her patient,Susannah, has lived in isolation for many years, since the tragic death of her sisterKatecaused her to withdraw from island life. However, when Emer discovers a bundle of letters in a rainbow quilt in her bedroom and shares the story of her own loss, Susannah opens up. She begins to tell the story of Kate’s brutal and secret past, and her marriage to a man with a heart as cold as the ocean.But when Emer starts asking locals about Kate, the island air sizzles with hostility. There are people who would rather that Susannah kept quiet, who have no qualms about threatening Emer. But despite the warnings to stay away, Emer is determined to find out what really happened the night Kate died – and the final secret that is keeping Susannah a prisoner to the past.An unputdownable and unforgettable story of impossible choices and two sisters who would do anything for one another. Set on a bewitching sea-scented island,The Island Girlswill burrow into your heart. Perfect for fans of Lisa Wingate, Anita Shreve andThe Light Between Oceans.Readers are gripped by Noelle Harrison’s writing:‘The Gravity of Loveis, hand on heart, my most favourite book of 2018, andprobably my most favourite book of all time. I wish I could bottle the feelings I revealed whilst reading this book, yet I don’t think anyone could ever afford the price of them.This book is such an incredible, life-affirming and heart-wrenching novelwhich made me feel, after 28 years of life on this planet, that I finally deserve to be here. I urge you all to get a copy of Noelle Harrison’s thought-provoking and ornamental read – you will NOT be disappointed.’The Writing Garnet, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A life-affirming read with wonderful characters and beautiful writing. It is a compelling and engaging story thatgrips you from the start.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Abrilliant but emotional book which I couldn't put down once I started. Will definitely be reading it again and thoroughly recommend’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Wow a wonderful read I highly recommend this book. Noelle Harrison is a truly wonderful writer! A beautifully crafted, fascinating read’ Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘From the arid desert of eighties Arizona to swinging sixties London,Noelle Harrison connects her beautifully drawn characters and weaves them into a story that entangled, enchanted and entranced this reader.’ Liz Nugent‘So rich in love, loss, blame, misunderstanding, secrets and betrayals –this book has everything.’ Sinead Moriarty

✦ Subjects

Romance