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The Lost Pearl

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The Lost Pearl traces a sweeping family saga from the heart of Honolulu on the eve of World War II to modern-day Sydney. Sixteen-year-old Catherine McGarrie, daughter of a US Navy Rear Admiral, defies social expectations when she falls for Charlie, a naval officer of modest means. Their love is shattered by the bombing of Pearl Harbor, setting in motion secrets that echo through generations. Decades later, Catherine's granddaughter Kit embarks on a quest to uncover a long-lost treasure and the truth that may either reunite or destroy their family.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction imbued with romance and family secrets, particularly fans of Fiona McIntosh and Mary-Anne O'Connor.

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A sweeping family saga of long lost love, for readers of Fiona McIntosh and Mary-Anne O'Connor.

From Pearl Harbor to the shores of Sydney, a secret that spans generations could unite a family - or destroy it.

Honolulu, Hawaii 1941

On the evening of her sixteenth birthday party, Catherine McGarrie wants nothing more than for the night to be over, even though the opulence of the ballroom befits the daughter of a US Navy Rear Admiral. Then she meets Charlie, a navy officer from the other side of the tracks, a man her parents would never approve of.

As rumours of war threaten their tropical paradise, Catherine and Charlie fall in love. But the bombing of Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941 changes their lives forever.

Seventy-five years later, addled by age and painkillers, Catherine tells her granddaughter Kit her story and reveals the tale of a long-lost treasure. Can Kit uncover the secret and reunite her family? Or will the truth tear them apart?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781489290274

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 July 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Mira

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Emily Madden covets books like some women covet shoes and handbags (although she has a decent collection of each of those too!). While she reads anything and everything, stories that touch the heart and uplift the soul are what she loves the most. Emily lives in Sydney with her two girls and husband. She's a coffee lover and can often be found writing at her local haunts. You can email her at emilymaddenauthor@gmail.com, or connect with her on Facebook,Β Twitter, or Instagram. Β  Photo credit: JQ Photography

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