"Achingly beautiful and full of heartfelt emotion, a gift from the sea stuns a fishing village community in this spellbinding novel."
Well now, this is a beauty! The Fisherman’s Gift is full of atmosphere and with its beautiful lyrical notes, sits in an almost otherworldly place. A remote fishing village in Scotland at the turn of the 20th century becomes both a sanctuary and a place of emotional torture to Dorothy. Author Julia Kelly writes with an exquisite pen, she understands the space in-between, where feelings tuck just out of sight and wait, biding their time.
She has created a village of people that I felt I knew, each one an individual, every one vital to the story if only on the page for a moment. The perils and joys of community are felt within, each page turning with gossip, grief, hope, family, and love. I love how she gave an immense yet intimate voice to the sea.
The years roll backwards and forwards in a wave, the glimpses into the past allowing understanding to grow. The fey dance on the edges, just a suggestion, but one that stayed with me and allowed goosebumps entry to my arms. I felt, I really really felt the sorrow and the aching of emotions, and know that this is a novel that will remain in my thoughts, so as well as a Liz Pick of the Month, this also joins our LoveReading Star Books.
Poignant and bewitching, The Fisherman’s Gift weaves the most evocative and emotional story. Highly recommended.
'A beautifully written story of loss and love' Florence Knapp'Tender, moving' Daily Mail'A beautiful story of grief, hope and love' Lucy Diamond'Superbly crafted and tender' Woman & Home'Spectacular... a gift to readers everywhere' Adriana Trigiani
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'A beautifully written story of loss and love' Florence Knapp'Tender, moving' Daily Mail'A beautiful story of grief, hope and love' Lucy Diamond'Superbly crafted and tender' Woman & Home'Spectacular... a gift to readers everywhere' Adriana Trigiani*THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER* *SHORTLISTED FOR THE AUTHORS' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD*The unforgettable story of a tragic love affair, a lost boy and a tiny seafaring village finding new hope as its secrets come to light.The sea stole him from her. Could it bring him back?Dorothy first came to Skerry when she was a hopeful young teacher, but she has never felt at home.
The Fisherman's Gift features in the following genres: Book Club Recommendations, Liz Robinson's Picks of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Family Drama, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, Romance / Relationship Stories, Sharing Diverse Voices, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Historical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Social issues
Paperback, Hardback. £8.99, down from the £9.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Fisherman's Gift was written by Julia Kelly and published by Vintage an imprint of Random House
The Fisherman's Gift has 354 pages
£8.99, reduced from £9.99. In Stock.
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