Beyond Summerland

Reviews / Votes

'With her detailed descriptions touching all the senses and sympathetic characters who find themselves in uncharted territory, Lecoat brings a piece of her own family history into this story about the devastating aftershocks of war and the power of resilience and trust' -- Maribeth Fisher * Booklist * '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 'brimming with historical detail of post-war hardships, including food shortages and frayed relationships. The characters are richly drawn and the tricky moral dilemmas of the war are clearly laid out,' -- Maureen Stapleton * LoveReading * 'A masterful storyteller, a fresh voice in the genre' -- Karen Robards 'A superbly written and quite unique take on a war fiction novel, by an author whose family survived the occupation. A superb 5-star read' * Jude Fire Book Blog * 'A masterpiece! Utterly gripping and spellbinding ... packed full of drama, tension, secrets and surprises. Add in a cast of richly drawn characters and a meticulously researched storyline and you have a book that lingers long after the last page' -- Kate Thompson 'This is a compelling novel in which you learn, not only about the complex history of an island during occupation, but also about the frailty of human nature' -- Sue Lawrence 'A war story with a difference... full of mystery and heartache' -- Sue Magee * Bookbag * 'Jenny Lecoat is a seasoned storyteller. Beyond Summerland is my favourite type of emotional drama - historical, heartfelt, nail-bitingly suspenseful and moving. Lecoat is a master at exposing the very worst and the very best of human nature. I loved it' -- Santa Montefiore 'From the explosive opening to the profound ending, Beyond Summerland is a wonder of storytelling' -- Patti Callahan Henry, NYT Bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea 'A fascinating and moving account of the devastation wrought in the aftermath of the Nazi occupation of Jersey . . . Lecoat weaves a moral maze of suspicion, vengeance, retribution and reconciliation, letting the heartbreaking tales of her characters unfold truthfully' -- Lucy Ribchester '[I] highly recommend Beyond Summerland to make the beach bags of historical and women's fiction readers' * Netgalley, 5 Stars * 'Readers are transported back in time in this shimmering story about a tiny community recovering from war' * Woman's World Book Club (US) * 'This is a powerful tale of suspicion, betrayal and unlikely friendship...Highly recommended' * Historical Novel Society *