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.
Genre: Historical
Praise for this book
"From the explosive opening to the profound ending, Beyond Summerland is a wonder of storytelling. With a rich setting and secrets shimmering at the core of the narrative, Jenny Lecoat offers up everything we seek in historical fiction." - Patti Callahan Henry
"Beyond Summerland is a beautifully written testament to both the resilience and duplicity of human nature in the most challenging and complex times. The sense of place and time is masterfully captured as we follow an island community struggling to find their way in the aftermath of war. The cast of characters - heroes, villains and so many in between - are brilliantly portrayed and immediately draw the reader into their lives. I absolutely loved it!" - Ruth Hogan
"A masterpiece! Utterly gripping and spellbinding, Jenny's pen is a time machine, transporting you back to the isle of Jersey and a community recovering from war. Beyond Summerland is 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
"Beyond Summerland is a beautifully written testament to both the resilience and duplicity of human nature in the most challenging and complex times. The sense of place and time is masterfully captured as we follow an island community struggling to find their way in the aftermath of war. The cast of characters - heroes, villains and so many in between - are brilliantly portrayed and immediately draw the reader into their lives. I absolutely loved it!" - Ruth Hogan
"A masterpiece! Utterly gripping and spellbinding, Jenny's pen is a time machine, transporting you back to the isle of Jersey and a community recovering from war. Beyond Summerland is 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
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