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Daughter of the Sea by Elisabeth J. Hobbes is a captivating historical fiction novel set in a small coastal village. The story follows a fisherman named Jakob, who discovers a mysterious baby washed ashore and is drawn to the secrets surrounding her origins. As the narrative unfolds, tales of selkies and deep-rooted village suspicions intertwine, challenging Jakob’s beliefs and shaping his destiny.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by historical fiction that intertwines myth and reality. Set in a vivid seaside village, it explores romance, mystery, and the allure of the sea, offering a rich narrative filled with emotion and deep connections to the past.

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A captivating and page-turning romance perfect for fans of Christina Courtenay and Barbara Erskine!

On a windswept British coastline the tide bestows an unexpected gift…

The top ten thrillingly epic historical romance novel!

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A captivating and page-turning romance perfect for fans of Christina Courtenay and Barbara Erskine!

On a windswept British coastline the tide bestows an unexpected gift…

It was the cry that she first noticed, the plaintive wail that called to her over the crash of winter waves. Wrapped only in a sealskin, the baby girl looks up at Effie and instantly captures her heart.

Effie has always been an outcast in her village, the only granddaughter of a woman people whisper is a witch, so she’s used to a solitary existence. But when Midsummer arrives so too does a man claiming to be the child’s father. Effie is surprised when he asks her to continue looking after his daughter, mysteriously refusing to explain why. When he returns six months hence she pushes him for answers. And Lachlan tells a story she never anticipated … one of selkies, legend, and the power of the sea…

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This has to be one of the best reads of the year if not the best … Captivating, beautiful, spellbinding’ Angela

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Where do I start? I adored this book on so many levels. Part love story, part grown up fairytale …A truly special book’ Mandy

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a fabulous read! Had me hooked from the first page’ Bev

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I was completely transported by this beautiful story…the writing was both evocative and provocative’ Sandra

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So well written … interesting and emotive’ Aria

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Truly one of the most outstanding, captivating stories I have read…such a page turner’ Sandra

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008400156

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 December 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: One More Chapter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Elisabeth grew up in York, where she spent her teenage years looking for a handsome Roman or Viking to sweep her off her feet. She achieved her dream of becoming an author after finishing third in Harlequin's SYTYCW contest 2013 and being offered a two-book contract.  When she isn’t writing, she spends her time reading and is a pro at cooking while holding a book! Elisabeth lives in Cheshire with her husband, two children and two cats with ridiculous names.

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