Sea of Memories
Published on 1. March 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
284 pages
978-1-5420-4665-7 (ISBN)
Description
When Kendra first visits her ailing grandmother, Ella has only one request: that Kendra write her story down, before she forgets...
In 1937, seventeen-year-old Ella's life changes forever when she is sent to spend the summer on the beautiful Ile de Re and meets the charismatic, creative Christophe. They spend the summer together, exploring the island's sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, and, for the first time in her life, Ella feels truly free.
But the outbreak of war casts everything in a new light. Ella is forced to return to Scotland, where she volunteers for the war effort alongside the dashing Angus. In this new world, Ella feels herself drifting further and further from who she was on the Ile de Re. Can she ever find her way back? And does she want to?
From the windswept Ile de Re to the rugged hills of Scotland, Sea of Memories is a spellbinding journey about the power of memory, love and second chances.
In 1937, seventeen-year-old Ella's life changes forever when she is sent to spend the summer on the beautiful Ile de Re and meets the charismatic, creative Christophe. They spend the summer together, exploring the island's sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, and, for the first time in her life, Ella feels truly free.
But the outbreak of war casts everything in a new light. Ella is forced to return to Scotland, where she volunteers for the war effort alongside the dashing Angus. In this new world, Ella feels herself drifting further and further from who she was on the Ile de Re. Can she ever find her way back? And does she want to?
From the windswept Ile de Re to the rugged hills of Scotland, Sea of Memories is a spellbinding journey about the power of memory, love and second chances.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Publishing group
Amazon Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5420-4665-7 (9781542046657)
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Fiona Valpy spent seven years living in France, having moved there from the UK in 2007. She and her family renovated an old, rambling farmhouse in the Bordeaux winelands, during which time she developed new-found skills in cement-mixing, interior decorating and wine-tasting.
All of these inspirations, along with a love for the place, the people and their history, have found their way into the books she's written, which have been translated into German, Norwegian, Czech and Turkish.
Fiona now lives in Scotland, but enjoys regular visits to France in search of the sun.
All of these inspirations, along with a love for the place, the people and their history, have found their way into the books she's written, which have been translated into German, Norwegian, Czech and Turkish.
Fiona now lives in Scotland, but enjoys regular visits to France in search of the sun.