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The Sea Shell Girl

The Sea Shell Girl

Summary

'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze' The Express

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The dramatic new saga from the author of The Royal Lacemaker, The Girl with the Red Ribbon and Family for Christmas
Seventeen-year-old Merryn Dyer has been helping her mother to knit fisherman's jumpers in a small Cornish village since she was a young girl. Growing up without a father, Merryn is used to barely scraping a living and her mother has always instilled pride and honesty in her. But she dreams of one day having more in life.
So when she gets the chance at a job in a nearby city she jumps at the chance, despite her mother's reservations. However, once out of her village she begins to uncover long-buried secrets about her past that threaten to unravel everything that she thought she knew.

'Take time out for a page-turner about family mysteries and betrayal' Take-a-Break

Reviews

  • Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze
    The Express

About the author

Linda Finlay

As an image consultant, Linda has always had an avid interest in people. Linda's writing has been published in a number of magazines and annuals. Moving to the spectacular Devon coast and learning about its local history inspired her novels set in the area.
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