'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 sea stole him from her. Could it bring him back?
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.
Dorothy first came to Skerry when she was a hopeful young teacher, but she has never felt at home. Misunderstandings with the other women in the village have left her isolated from their close-knit circle. And then there is Joseph, the soft-spoken fisherman who stirred up her heart all those years ago but does everything he can to avoid her now.
But when Joseph finds a little boy washed up on Skerry'''s windswept beach, barely alive, his arrival unearths the villagers’ buried secrets. As the snow cuts Skerry off from the rest of the world, Dorothy agrees to look after the child – and finds herself thrown together again with Joseph, after years of keeping their distance…
READERS LOVE THE FISHERMAN'S GIFT:
‘Took my breath away’ *****
‘This book emotionally destroyed me in the best way… My heart aches so much for these characters’ *****
‘An absolute treasure of a book. I loved it from start to finish’ *****
‘A haunting and evocative read. The characters, especially Dorothy, have stayed with me well beyond the pages.’ *****
‘A completely immersive, first-class story. Brilliantly observed, atmospheric and haunting all in one novel!’ *****
Genre: Historical
'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 sea stole him from her. Could it bring him back?
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.
Dorothy first came to Skerry when she was a hopeful young teacher, but she has never felt at home. Misunderstandings with the other women in the village have left her isolated from their close-knit circle. And then there is Joseph, the soft-spoken fisherman who stirred up her heart all those years ago but does everything he can to avoid her now.
But when Joseph finds a little boy washed up on Skerry'''s windswept beach, barely alive, his arrival unearths the villagers’ buried secrets. As the snow cuts Skerry off from the rest of the world, Dorothy agrees to look after the child – and finds herself thrown together again with Joseph, after years of keeping their distance…
READERS LOVE THE FISHERMAN'S GIFT:
‘Took my breath away’ *****
‘This book emotionally destroyed me in the best way… My heart aches so much for these characters’ *****
‘An absolute treasure of a book. I loved it from start to finish’ *****
‘A haunting and evocative read. The characters, especially Dorothy, have stayed with me well beyond the pages.’ *****
‘A completely immersive, first-class story. Brilliantly observed, atmospheric and haunting all in one novel!’ *****
Genre: Historical
Praise for this book
"As searing as a winter wind. With perfect pacing and vivid prose, Kelly shows us not just what was but what could have been, and therein lies this book's real gift." - Rachel Beanland
"A beautiful story of grief, hope and love; of dark snowy nights, the mysteries of the sea and, above all, redemption." - Lucy Diamond
"A hauntingly beautiful piece of storytelling, exceptionally written... It speaks of motherhood, loss, longing, love, with characters so authentic they live and breathe well beyond the page. Julia Kelly is a writer of extraordinary talent and I adored this book." - Fíona Scarlett
"Spectacular... a gift to readers everywhere...a treasure. This layered, heartfelt and sturdy novel is beautifully told and deeply rendered. Scotland in winter can be brutal, so can memories that haunt us with the desperation that comes from guilt. Yet, the heart of this novel is a blazing fire, throwing warmth and light. I imagine that this novel will be shared and read in the years to come by readers who long for a great story well told. I didn't want it to end." - Adriana Trigiani
"A beautiful story of grief, hope and love; of dark snowy nights, the mysteries of the sea and, above all, redemption." - Lucy Diamond
"A hauntingly beautiful piece of storytelling, exceptionally written... It speaks of motherhood, loss, longing, love, with characters so authentic they live and breathe well beyond the page. Julia Kelly is a writer of extraordinary talent and I adored this book." - Fíona Scarlett
"Spectacular... a gift to readers everywhere...a treasure. This layered, heartfelt and sturdy novel is beautifully told and deeply rendered. Scotland in winter can be brutal, so can memories that haunt us with the desperation that comes from guilt. Yet, the heart of this novel is a blazing fire, throwing warmth and light. I imagine that this novel will be shared and read in the years to come by readers who long for a great story well told. I didn't want it to end." - Adriana Trigiani
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