The Girl from the Island

Name: The Girl from the Island
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Lorna Cook
ISBN: 9780008491567

Author: Lorna Cook

Narrator: Charlotte Newton John

Unabridged: 10 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 04/01/2021

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Suspense & Thriller, Sagas, Family Life, Women

Synopsis

A Bestseller! ‘Wow! What an enthralling and emotional read! I was literally in tears… Captivating.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A world at war. One woman will risk everything. Another will uncover her story. 1940: 2016: resistance A timeless story of love and bravery, perfect for fans of Gill Paul and Kathleen McGurl. Praise for ‘With a descriptive backdrop this story offers intrigue and tender romance. Highly recommended’ Glynis Peters, author of 'Paints an evocative picture of the bravery, fortitude and heart-breaking decisions of two British sisters living under German occupation on the beautiful island of Guernsey during WWII' Adrienne Chin, author of ‘A book to get lost in… Love, suspense and a page-turning story’ Tracy Rees, Richard and Judy bestselling author ‘A heart-rending, devastating, beautiful book that brings Guernsey’s past to life in a fresh and thoroughly readable way’ Louise Douglas, author of ‘A sweeping tale of love and courage, The Girl from the Island is tender and shocking in equal measure. Get ready for an utterly absorbing, heart-rending read. I loved it’ Emma Rous, author of

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rainz

Many thanks to Net Galley, Avon Books UK, and the author for a chance to read and review this book. All opinions are expressed voluntarily. Historical fiction works best for me when there is a dual timeline story and secrets to be unraveled. I had read The Forbidden Promise by Lorna Cook and fell so......more

Goodreads review by Amanda

This beautifully written book, set in Guernsey, across two timelines, 1940 and 2016. I was drawn into this wonderful descriptive story from the start. In 2016 Lucy is returning to Guernsey after three years, her cousin Dido has died and she is going to help her sister Clara sell Dido’s house. Lucy is......more

Goodreads review by Alayne

This was another wonderful book from Lorna Cook. It was so interesting and as I’ve been to the Channel Islands years ago it made it more enjoyable. I remember seeing all the items about the war years when the Germans took over the island and how the residents suffered. I’ve read all Lorna Cook’s boo......more

Goodreads review by Shirley

Friend or Enemy A heartbreaking romantic story of sisters. It is a dual time line story set on the isle of Guernsey in the Channel Islands. The story involves the residents of a house called Deux Tourelles. In 2016 Lucy returns to Guernsey to help her sister sell a home left by a distant cousin Dido.......more

Goodreads review by Louise

1940: When the island of Guernsey is invaded by the Nazis, two sisters are determined ro rebel in any way they can. But when they are forced to take in a German soldier, they are shocked to find a familiar face on their doorstep - a childhood friend who has now become their enemy. 2016: Two generaton......more

Quotes

Praise for : ‘With a descriptive backdrop this story offers intrigue and tender romance. Highly recommended’ Glynis Peters, author of 'Paints an evocative picture of the bravery, fortitude and heart-breaking decisions of two British sisters living under German occupation on the beautiful island of Guernsey during WWII' Adrienne Chin, author of ‘A book to get lost in… Love, suspense and a page-turning story’ Tracy Rees, Richard and Judy bestselling author ‘A heart-rending, devastating, beautiful book that brings Guernsey’s past to life in a fresh and thoroughly readable way’ Louise Douglas, author of ‘A sweeping tale of love and courage, is tender and shocking in equal measure. Get ready for an utterly absorbing, heart-rending read. I loved it’ Emma Rous, author of The Au Pair Praise for Lorna Cook: ‘I was so absorbed I read it in a single day’ ‘Compelling, dramatic, with a great twist’ ‘An intriguing mystery’ ‘Kept me turning the pages eagerly’ ‘Entrancing, evocative and romantic’ ‘Full of twists and turns’ ‘Hugely likeable characters and a corker of a twist!’