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Beyond Summerland
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Beyond Summerland
Liberation has unleashed a different kind of war—one of suspicion, accusation and the desperate need for truth.
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About the Ebook
What happens when ordinary people are faced with extraordinary choices? Jean Parris was a child when her adored father was taken away by the Nazis. As she and her mother wait anxiously for news, the life Jean thought she knew begins to fall apart. Hazel Le Tourneur has never conformed to the island's idea of perfect womanhood. But is she the worst kind of collaborator – an informer? In the summer of 1945, the Liberation of Jersey has unleashed a different kind of war: one of suspicion, accusation and revenge. For among the heroism and sacrifice, there has also been betrayal and corruption. And while the beautiful island is permanently scarred by gun towers and bunkers, its people must learn to live with a different kind of wound – the desire for truth.Why You'll Love This Ebook
- The second novel from New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lecoat
- Set in the turbulent aftermath of the Liberation of Jersey in 1945
- A page-turning story of ordinary people facing extraordinary, cruel choices
- Read another celebrated title from Polygon - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
Reviews
'Beyond Summerland is a beautifully written testament to both the resilience and duplicity of human nature in the most challenging and complex times... I absolutely loved it!' Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things
'Jenny Lecoat is a seasoned storyteller. Beyond Summerland is my favourite type of emotional drama - historical, heartfelt, nail-bitingly suspenseful and moving.' Santa Montefiore
'From the explosive opening to the profound ending, Beyond Summerland is a wonder of storytelling.' Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea
About the Author
Jenny Lecoat was born in the Channel Islands, where her parents were raised under German Occupation, before moving to England as a teenager. An early carreer in comedy saw her nominated for a prestigious Perrier Award in 1986 and has enjoyed a distinguished career as a journalist and screenwriter. A love of history and her island roots brought about her feature film Another Mother's Son (2017), which starred Jenny Seagrove and John Hannah, as well as her first novel, The Girl from the Channel Islands.Publication Details
Publisher: Polygon (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 04 July 2024
Print Length: 288 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788856799
Format: Ebook
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