An Ocean Apart
Historical Fiction Inspired by Real Life Stories of the Windrush Generation
$31.48
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
31 January 2023
Summary
Inspired by real-life stories of the Windrush Generation and her mother’s own experiences as a nurse coming to Britain from the Caribbean, Sarah Lee’s debut novel An Ocean Apart is a must for fans of Call the Midwife.
It’s 1954 and, in Barbados, Ruby Haynes spots an advertisement for young women to train as nurses for the new National Health Service in Great Britain. Her sister, Connie, takes some persuading, but soon the sisters are on their way to a new country – a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529086812 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529086817 |
| Author: | Sarah Lee |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Pan Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 31 January 2023 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 130mm x 197mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
A glorious triumph of a book full of characters that feel like real friends, so atmospheric, compelling and nostalgic, I adored it.
A beautiful story of friendship, new beginnings and love. A love letter to the women who left behind everything to help heal our country and establish the NHS. At its heart, it’s a story of courage! I could not have loved this more and thought about it long after I turned the last page. – Kate Thompson, author of The Little Wartime Library
A glorious triumph of a book full of characters that feel like real friends, so atmospheric, compelling and nostalgic, I adored it. – Alex Brown, author of A Postcard from Italy
With romance, realism and just a touch of humour, An Ocean Apart is billed as a must for fans of Call the Midwife. * My Weekly *
An uplifting yet thought-provoking story of friendship, loyalty and care for others and a wonderful tribute to a group of people who brought so much to the UK. * WI Life *
This topical book is beautifully written and has a gentle pace to it, which keeps the reader enthralled and eager to keep turning the page and is a wonderful debut novel. * Our Man On the Ground *
An evocative tale of post-War London * History Revealed *
an easy, enjoyable read that celebrates women working hard to succeed together. * Historical Novel Society *
An Ocean Apart is a warm hug of a book - the charming story of the joys and struggles of a trio of young women in a foreign land. – Kirstie Pelling, author of The Happiness Project
About The Author
Sarah Lee
Sarah Lee has been a journalist and editor for the past twenty-five years, working across news and features and writing for regional and national newspapers, as well as commissioning for women’s true-life magazines. More recently she has focused her attention on the world of travel, creating luxury blog LiveShareTravel, and working with destinations and brands worldwide on storytelling marketing campaigns and conferences through her company, Captivate. An Ocean Apart is her debut novel.
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