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Beyond Summerland Jenny Lecoat

Beyond Summerland By Jenny Lecoat

Beyond Summerland by Jenny Lecoat


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Summary

The latest book from New York Times bestselling novelist Jenny Lecoat is set in the aftermath of the liberation of Jersey in June 1945 - a page-turning story of what happens to ordinary people in extraordinary times, when faced with the worst of circumstances and the cruellest of choices.

Beyond Summerland Summary

Beyond Summerland: Liberation has unleashed a different kind of war . . . by Jenny Lecoat

What happens when ordinary people are faced with extraordinary choices?

Jean Parris was a child when her adored father was taken away by the Nazis. As she and her mother wait anxiously for news, the life Jean thought she knew begins to fall apart.

Hazel Le Tourneur has never conformed to the islands idea of perfect womanhood. But is she the worst kind of collaborator an informer?

In the summer of 1945, the Liberation of Jersey has unleashed a different kind of war: one of suspicion, accusation and revenge. For among the heroism and sacrifice, there has also been betrayal and corruption. And while the beautiful island is permanently scarred by gun towers and bunkers, its people must learn to live with a different kind of wound the desire for truth.

'Beyond Summerlandisa beautifully written testamentto both the resilience and duplicity of human nature' -Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things

The second novel from New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lecoat.

Beyond Summerland Reviews

'With her detailed descriptions touching all the senses and sympathetic characters who find themselves in uncharted territory, Lecoat brings a piece of her own family history into this story about the devastating aftershocks of war and the power of resilience and trust'

-- Maribeth Fisher * Booklist *

'Beyond Summerlandis a beautifully written testament to both the resilience and duplicity of human nature in the most challenging and complex times . . . I absolutely loved it!'

-- Ruth Hogan, author of The Keeper of Lost Things

'A masterful storyteller, a fresh voice in the genre'

-- Karen Robards

'A superbly written and quite unique take on a war fiction novel, by an author whose family survived the occupation. A superb 5-star read'

* Jude Fire Book Blog *

'A masterpiece! Utterly gripping and spellbinding ... packed full of drama, tension, secrets and surprises. Add in a cast of richly drawn characters and a meticulouslyresearched storyline and you have a book that lingerslong after the last page'

-- Kate Thompson

'This is a compelling novel in which you learn, not only about the complex history of an island during occupation, but also about the frailty of human nature'

-- Sue Lawrence

'A war story with a difference... full of mystery and heartache'

-- Sue Magee * Bookbag *

'Jenny Lecoat is a seasoned storyteller. Beyond Summerland is my favourite type of emotional drama - historical, heartfelt, nail-bitingly suspenseful and moving. Lecoat is a master at exposing the very worst and the very best of human nature. I loved it'

-- Santa Montefiore

'From the explosive opening to the profound ending, Beyond Summerland is a wonder of storytelling'

-- Patti Callahan Henry, NYT Bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea

About Jenny Lecoat

Jenny Lecoat was born in the Channel Islands, where her parents were raised under German Occupation, before moving to England as a teenager. An early carreer in comedy saw her nominated for a prestigious Perrier Award in 1986 and has enjoyed a distinguished career as a journalist and screenwriter. A love of history and her island roots brought about her feature film Another Mothers Son (2017), which starred Jenny Seagrove and John Hannah, as well as her first novel, The Girl from the Channel Islands.

Additional information

GOR013888634
9781846976537
1846976537
Beyond Summerland: Liberation has unleashed a different kind of war . . . by Jenny Lecoat
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Birlinn General
2024-07-04
288
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