Overview
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 island’s 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 Summerland is a beautifully written testament to 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.
Full Product Details
Author: Jenny Lecoat
Publisher: Birlinn General
Imprint: Polygon An Imprint of Birlinn Limited
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.194kg
ISBN: 9781846976537
ISBN 10: 1846976537
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 04 July 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
'A masterful storyteller, a fresh voice in the genre' -- Karen Robards
'Beyond Summerland is 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 meticulously researched storyline and you have a book that lingers long after the last page' -- Kate Thompson
Author Information
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 Mother’s Son (2017), which starred Jenny Seagrove and John Hannah, as well as her first novel, The Girl from the Channel Islands.
