Published by Howard Books/Simon&Schuster
Released March 2016
I had no warning before evil befell me.
I'd forgotten how the sea around Highcliffe relentlessly pounds the land, undermining it so fiercely that the earth quickens, churns, and slips: the breakers smother all sound,
throwing off thickly salted mist that clouds vision like a cataract. For this reason, I had no signal that someone was approaching. Instead, I suddenly felt his breath curdling in my ear.
The whispering started...
throwing off thickly salted mist that clouds vision like a cataract. For this reason, I had no signal that someone was approaching. Instead, I suddenly felt his breath curdling in my ear.
Atmospheric, poetic writing, I anticipate exceptional reading
of this second historical novel of the Hampshire series.
Sandra Byrd is a word artist I particularly enjoy.
A dark beginning, I'm looking for undivided time to get into this story ...
Sandra Byrd is a word artist I particularly enjoy.
A dark beginning, I'm looking for undivided time to get into this story ...
including author, and title.
Any first impressions or thoughts also welcome.
Any first impressions or thoughts also welcome.
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5 comments:
I am intrigued by the topic but not sure if I would pick up the book without an intro like this one. Thank you.
My Friday Quotes from Salt to the Sea
You have a delightful blog, and I think you're right - this looks like a beautiful read. Enjoy. Here's my Friday Book
I have to be in the right mood for historical novels, but do enjoy them. Hope this is a good read for you.
sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes
Great beginning - I can just see what's been described in my mind - makes me think about turbulent sea travels and definitely turbulent times. Here's my Friday meme
I misread the title as, "Bride of a Distant Wife", and I was going..."What???" Time for more coffee or a nap, that's for sure!
It does sound like a lovely book!
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