The Forgotten Shore
The sweeping dual-timeline historical novel of family, secrets and forgiveness from the author of THE HOUSE BETWEEN TIDES
Published on 7. March 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-3997-1765-6 (ISBN)
Description
A sweeping and atmospheric story of family ties, interwoven mysteries, love and redemption, set between Scotland and Newfoundland, from the author of Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year The House Between Tides
1940: Wounded in action, Archie Maxwell returns to his Scottish family estate of Rosslie. But between the uneasy company of his father's new wife, and the nightmares that haunt him, he finds the house more of a battleground than a refuge.
1980: Journalist Eva Bayne arrives at Rosslie looking for a story. Since Archie's disappearance forty years ago, the Maxwells have lived in the shadows - and Eva is drawn to their mystery. Especially when a glimpse of a photograph stirs up long-buried memories of her childhood in Newfoundland . . .
Could uncovering the truth heal the wounds of Eva's past? And what will it cost for Rosslie to give up its secrets?
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Readers have fallen in love with this story . . .
'A beautifully written book . . . It kept me turning pages well into the night' ?????
'A brilliant dual timeline that grips you from the first chapter'?????
'Historical fiction with stunning descriptions and gripping detail'?????
'A wonderful sense of place and time . . . I felt like I had been on a journey of self discovery' ?????
1940: Wounded in action, Archie Maxwell returns to his Scottish family estate of Rosslie. But between the uneasy company of his father's new wife, and the nightmares that haunt him, he finds the house more of a battleground than a refuge.
1980: Journalist Eva Bayne arrives at Rosslie looking for a story. Since Archie's disappearance forty years ago, the Maxwells have lived in the shadows - and Eva is drawn to their mystery. Especially when a glimpse of a photograph stirs up long-buried memories of her childhood in Newfoundland . . .
Could uncovering the truth heal the wounds of Eva's past? And what will it cost for Rosslie to give up its secrets?
***
Readers have fallen in love with this story . . .
'A beautifully written book . . . It kept me turning pages well into the night' ?????
'A brilliant dual timeline that grips you from the first chapter'?????
'Historical fiction with stunning descriptions and gripping detail'?????
'A wonderful sense of place and time . . . I felt like I had been on a journey of self discovery' ?????
Reviews / Votes
A sweeping and atmospheric story of family ties, interwoven mysteries, love and redemption, set between Scotland & Newfoundland * The Quick Book Reviews Podcast * A compelling read. A beautifully woven tale that crosses the continents. Atmospheric and vivid, the characters will stay with me for a long time . . .' * Sue Lawrence * 'The Forgotten Shore is an utterly gripping dual time story about secrets, mistakes, redemption and possible forgiveness. It features a mysteriously missing heir and a girl who's always been a bit of an outsider, and an unlikely but forbidden friendship. The book covers the horrors of war, Highland clearances, forced removal of people living in remote coastal villages in Newfoundland and various environmental issues that engage the reader. It all blends into a fabulous tapestry that will keep you spellbound until the very last page - I absolutely loved it and couldn't put it down.' * Christina Courtenay *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder & Stoughton
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
265 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3997-1765-6 (9781399717656)
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Sarah Maine
The Forgotten Shore
The sweeping dual-timeline historical novel of family, secrets and forgiveness from the author of THE HOUSE BETWEEN TIDES
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08/2023
Hodder & Stoughton
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Sarah Maine was born in England but grew up partly in Canada before returning to England for university. She studied archaeology and for many years worked in the profession but is now a freelance writer and researcher. Sarah's debut novel The House Between Tides (previously Bhalla Strand 2014) was re-published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2018. Beyond the Wild River (2017) is her second novel and Women of the Dunes will be published in 2018.