The House on the Edge of the Cliff
$35.25
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
21 May 2019
Summary
An epic story of enduring love and betrayal which echoes across the decades, from the bestselling author and much-loved actress.
No one else knows what happened that summer. Or so she believes.
Grace first came to France a lifetime ago. Young and full of dreams of adventure, she met two very different men. She fell under the spell of one. The other fell under hers.
Until one summer night shattered everything.
Now, Grace is living an idyllic life with her husban…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781405933346 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1405933348 |
| Author: | Carol Drinkwater |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 21 May 2019 |
| Weight: | 310g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 130mm x 29mm |
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Critics Review
I was hooked from a start threaded with mystery and menace. And the story kept me gripped as the past tragedy unfolded. I could see the coast of southern France, feel the cooling breeze, and smell the salty ocean – Dinah Jefferies * bestselling author of The Missing Sister *
Carol Drinkwater’s writing is like taking an amazing holiday in book form – Jenny Colgan
Carol Drinkwater’s writing is always guaranteed to sweep me off my feet and The House on the Edge of the Cliff is a beautifully woven and compelling tale of passion, love and intrigue – Rowan Coleman
The story of a love that, despite wrong turnings, grows and develops over time, it is given extra resonance by the beautifully drawn French landscape. Emotional and tenderly written – Elizabeth Buchan * bestselling author of The New Mrs Clifton *
This sweeping tale of love and tragedy charts the life and secrets of engaging and intriguing heroine, Grace. One to get lost in * Woman & Home, Best Books of Summer *
A mysterious and intricately woven story of passion and betrayal across the decades, set against an alluring French backrop … this moving, gripping story is filled with characters who are tenderly and elegantly portrayed * Daily Express *
An epic tale of love and betrayal set in a Provencal villa * Sunday Post *
A page-turning thriller * Yorkshire Post *
A love story with bite, with France itself one of the stars * France Magazine *
A striking and compelling family drama where the past takes a ferocious bite into the present … Within the first few pages I became as hooked as a hooked thing can be … Carol Drinkwater writes with captivating eloquence … Full of secrets, tense moments, gorgeous descriptions and emotional interplay, The House on the Edge of the Cliff is truly a beautiful read * LoveReading *
About The Author
Carol Drinkwater
Carol Drinkwater is a multi-award-winning actress best known for her portrayal of Helen Herriot in the BBC television series All Creatures Great and Small. Her quartet of memoirs set on her olive farm in the south of France have sold over a million copies worldwide, and her solo journey around the Mediterranean in search of the olive tree’s mythical secrets inspired a five-part documentary film series, The Olive Route. She is also the author of novels The Forgotten Summer, The Lost Girl, and The House on the Edge of the Cliff. She lives in the south of France.
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