The Storm Girl

Name: The Storm Girl
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SKU: 9780008480868
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By Kathleen McGurl

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Summary

The Storm Girl by Kathleen McGurl weaves a compelling romance set against a dual timeline. A modern-day woman embarks on a journey to uncover her ancestral secrets, while a woman from the past faces love and storms in her quest for happiness. The intertwining stories explore themes of love, heritage, and resilience.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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The gripping new historical novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl from Bletchley Park and The Forgotten Secret.

A heartbreaking choice. A secret kept for centuries.
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Must-read, sweeping, heart-wrenching historical fiction full of romance and mystery

Description

The gripping new historical novel from the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl from Bletchley Park and The Forgotten Secret.

A heartbreaking choice. A secret kept for centuries.

1784. When Esther Harris’s father hurts his back, she takes over his role helping smugglers hide contraband in the secret cellar in their pub. But when the free traders’ ships are trapped in the harbour, a battle between the smugglers and the revenue officers leads to murder and betrayal – and Esther is forced to choose between the love of her life and protecting her family…

Present day. Fresh from her divorce, Millie Galton moves into a former inn overlooking the harbour in Mudeford and plans to create her dream home. When a chance discovery behind an old fireplace reveals the house’s secret history as a haven for smugglers and the devastating story of its former residents, could the mystery of a disappearance from centuries ago finally be solved?

Sweeping historical fiction perfect for fans of Soraya Lane, Kathryn Hughes and Tracy Rees.

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‘Amazing book… Both timelines were compulsive reading.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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‘I really loved how this story played out with all the suspense, mystery and drama within each timeline, it kept me wanting to keep on reading to see what would happen next.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A great story.’ NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008480868

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ Digital

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 384

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Crime & Mystery Historical Fiction Historical Romance Kathleen McGurl Romance

About the Author

Kathleen McGurl lives near the sea in Bournemouth, with her husband, sons and cats. She began her writing career creating short stories, then she got side-tracked onto family history research. She has always been fascinated by the past, the ways in which the past can influence the present, and enjoys exploring these links in her novels. You can find out more at her website, http://kathleenmcgurl.com/, or follow her on Twitter @KathMcGurl

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