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Sea Change

By Jenny Pattrick
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A tsunami has devastated a small Kapiti Coast community. The government mandates managed retreat—a decision manipulated by Adrian Stokes, a powerful businessman with an agenda of his own. A resourceful and colourful collection of villagers defy the order to retreat. They persuade reclusive Lorna, blind Toddy... Read More
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A tsunami has devastated a small Kāpiti Coast community. The government mandates managed retreat — a decision manipulated by Adrian Stokes, a powerful businessman with an agenda of his own.

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A tsunami has devastated a small Kapiti Coast community. The government mandates managed retreat—a decision manipulated by Adrian Stokes, a powerful businessman with an agenda of his own.

A resourceful and colourful collection of villagers defy the order to retreat. They persuade reclusive Lorna, blind Toddy and young, traumatised Eru to join them as their properties are key to Stokes's plans.

It soon becomes apparent that to survive they must work together. Close bonds are formed, and problems are solved in surprising ways. Stokes tries repeatedly to uproot the determined community, but it seems he has underestimated their resilience and adaptability.

This riveting and charming story of survival by award-winning author Jenny Pattrick celebrates tenacity, self-sufficiency, and a fierce love of home, even against dire odds.

Sea Change is a testament to the strength of community and the power of unity in the face of adversity.

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ISBN: 9781776891344

Publisher: David Bateman Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2025

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: David Bateman Ltd

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

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