The author of The Anniversary and The Travellers has written a powerful new tale of passion and heartbreak…What a marvellous storyteller Ann Swinfen is – she has a wonderful ear for dialogue and she brings her characters vividly to life.
PUBLISHING NEWS
This new book is remarkable in its description of places, particularly the long-ago farming & fishing life in Maine.
PENELOPE FITZGERALD
An exceptional novel…The details of life in Maine I found fascinating, and the whole story ran together so well.
ROSAMUNDE PILCHER
A strong, engrossing read.
THE BOOKSELLER
